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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| fulsome | characterized by abundance : copious |
| aboriginal | being the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region |
| equinox | either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic |
| insomnia | prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep |
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| cremate | to subject to cremation |
| perceptive | responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |