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 |
|---|---|
| eclipse | the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another |
| imbroglio | an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding |
| takeoff | a rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| shift | to exchange for or replace by another : change |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| contest | strive |