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 |
|---|---|
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| haven | harbor |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| meddlesome | given to meddling |
| hypocritical | characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| lottery | a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance |
| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
| deluge | an overflowing of the land by water |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |