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
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
pedagogueteacher
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
shearto cut off the hair from
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross