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
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
interminablehaving or seeming to have no end
exploitdeed
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror