GRE Word List
TERRESTRIAL
of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants
The meaning of the word terrestrial is of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| astronomical | of or relating to astronomy |
| extemporaneous | composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu |
| premeditate | to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand |
| turbulence | the quality or state of being turbulent: such as |
| rehabilitate | to restore to a former capacity : reinstate |
| officious | volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome |
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
| chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |