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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| monolithic | of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| vehement | marked by forceful energy : powerful |
| probe | a slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity) |
| effusion | an act of effusing |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| trim | to remove by or as if by cutting |