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
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
expiateto make amends for
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm