GRE Word List
ASTRONOMICAL
of or relating to astronomy
The meaning of the word astronomical is of or relating to astronomy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| atrocity | a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| carrion | dead and putrefying flesh |
| ford | a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading |
| facade | the front of a building |
| tacit | expressed or carried on without words or speech |
| romp | one that romps |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| discombobulated | characterized by confusion or disorder |