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 |
|---|---|
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| deify | to make a god of |
| garrulous | given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative |
| obdurate | stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing |
| tempestuous | of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| insularity | characteristic of an isolated people |
| codify | to reduce to a code |