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
prosodythe study of versification
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
brevityshortness of duration
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context