GRE Word List
ASTRAL
of, relating to, or coming from the stars
The meaning of the word astral is of, relating to, or coming from the stars.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| monotony | tedious sameness |
| ensconce | shelter |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| botch | an inflammatory sore |
| prime | the second of the canonical hours |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |