GRE Word List
UNEARTHLY
not earthly: such as
The meaning of the word unearthly is not earthly: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| parameter | an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves) |
| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |
| dilute | attenuate |
| determinate | having defined limits |
| residual | remainder |