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.

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prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
provenanceorigin