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 |
|---|---|
| spatial | relating to, occupying, or having the character of space |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| vouchsafe | to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| desultory | marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose |
| doze | to sleep lightly |
| alleviate | relieve |
| mongrel | an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |