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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| outstrip | to go faster or farther than |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| talon | the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey |
| adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |
| untoward | difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |