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
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
enraptureto fill with delight
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence