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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| pretentious | characterized by pretension: such as |
| venom | a toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect |
| viand | an item of food |
| revile | to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate |