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
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
plummetto fall perpendicularly
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach