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