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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idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
bestialof or relating to beasts
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
badinageplayful repartee : banter