GRE Word List
UNEARTHLY
not earthly: such as
The meaning of the word unearthly is not earthly: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tarantula | any of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food |
| relegate | to send into exile : banish |
| swarm | a great number of honeybees emigrating together from a hive in company with a queen to start a new colony elsewhere |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| receptive | able or inclined to receive |
| malfeasance | wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official |
| modulate | to tune to a key or pitch |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| glut | to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |