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
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
lateralof or relating to the side
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
groovea long narrow channel or depression
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal