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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WordMeaning
residualremainder
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
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crescendoa gradual increase
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
fienddevil
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
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