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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torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
bitinghaving the power to bite
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete