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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| contrivance | a thing contrived |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
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