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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| precipice | a very steep or overhanging place |
| crevice | a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| belie | to give a false impression of |
| squat | to cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| moratorium | a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt |
| predetermine | foreordain |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |