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
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance