GRE Word List
CELESTIAL
heavenly
The meaning of the word celestial is heavenly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| varnish | paint used to coat a surface with a glossy film; glossy coating produced by using this substance; Ex. nail varnish; V. |
| verity | quality of being true; lasting truth or principle; Ex. the verity of his testimony; Ex. one of the eternal verities |
| vitreous | of glass; pertaining to or resembling glass; V. vitrify: change into glass; CF. petrify |
| sidereal | relating to stars; Ex. sidereal day |
| whet | sharpen; stimulate; Ex. whet someone's appetite |
| allegiance | loyalty |
| plenary | (of power) complete; full; fully attended by all qualified members; Ex. plenary power |
| blotch | spot; blot; CF. blot+botch |
| tantamount | equivalent in effect or value; Ex. This invasion is tantamount to a declaration of war; CF. amount |
| sleight | dexterity; CF. sleight of hand: legerdemain; quickness of the hands in doing tricks |
