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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| tundra | a level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| wangle | to resort to trickery or devious methods |
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |
| interim | an intervening time : interval |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| concord | a state of agreement : harmony |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |