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 |
|---|---|
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| drastic | acting rapidly or violently |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| epitaph | an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there |
| prosody | the study of versification |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
| entrepreneur | one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise |
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |