GRE Word List

ETHEREAL

of or relating to the regions beyond the earth

The meaning of the word ethereal is of or relating to the regions beyond the earth.

Random words

WordMeaning
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
graphitea soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine