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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recumbent | suggestive of repose : leaning |
| tan | to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| parish | the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| edifice | building |
| amputate | to remove by or as if by cutting |
| reparation | a repairing or keeping in repair |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |