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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accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
endueprovide
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
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terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity