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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WordMeaning
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
limpto walk lamely
sleightdeceitful craftiness