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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WordMeaning
pluckto pull or pick off or out
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
rostera roll or list of personnel
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others