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
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
carriondead and putrefying flesh
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
facadethe front of a building
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
rompone that romps
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder