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 |
|---|---|
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| obsidian | a dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| consign | to give over to another's care |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| allege | to assert without proof or before proving |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |