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.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
appease | pacify |
drip | to let fall in drops |
penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |
pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
arch- | a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening) |
nicety | the quality or state of being nice |
enrapture | to fill with delight |