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
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
assailto attack violently : assault
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
verdantgreen in tint or color