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 |
|---|---|
| padre | a Christian clergyman |
| vertigo | a sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| intelligentsia | intellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite |
| horticultural | the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| aberrant | deviating from the usual or natural type : atypical |
| mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |