GRE Word List

SIDEREAL

of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral

The meaning of the word sidereal is of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral.

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graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
verdigrisa green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
passiveacted upon by an external agency
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets