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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piquantengagingly provocative
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as