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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tundraa level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
interiman intervening time : interval
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
concorda state of agreement : harmony
assailto attack violently : assault
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism