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 |
|---|---|
| knell | a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster) |
| dotage | a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| embody | to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| analogy | a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |