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
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
ponderousof very great weight
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean