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 |
|---|---|
| polemical | of, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
| quail | any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| faculty | ability |
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| anesthetic | of, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |