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

WordMeaning
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
clipperone that clips something
tundraa level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs
finishto come to an end : terminate
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
pedagogueteacher
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully