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
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
beleaguerbesiege
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others