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
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
effusionan act of effusing
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
trimto remove by or as if by cutting