GRE Word List
EARTHY
of, relating to, or consisting of earth
The meaning of the word earthy is of, relating to, or consisting of earth.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| hermetic | of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d. |
| die | to pass from physical life : expire |
| plumage | the feathers of a bird |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| titanic | having great magnitude, force, or power : colossal |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |