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
ingratean ungrateful person
hauntto visit often : frequent
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
canarda false or unfounded report or story
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
anodyneserving to alleviate pain