GRE Word List

ASTRONOMICAL

of or relating to astronomy

The meaning of the word astronomical is of or relating to astronomy.

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WordMeaning
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly