GRE Word List

EARTHLY

characteristic of or belonging to this earth

The meaning of the word earthly is characteristic of or belonging to this earth.

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WordMeaning
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
pendulouspoised without visible support
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
graphitea soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
dearthscarcity that makes dear
diluteattenuate
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm