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.

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tundraa level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it