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 |
|---|---|
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| retroactive | extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past |
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |