GRE Word List
WORLDLY
of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
The meaning of the word worldly is of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs.
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| precise | exactly or sharply defined or stated |
| enclave | a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
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