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

WordMeaning
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
transcendentaltranscendent
raffleto engage in a raffle
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural