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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| concave | hollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl |
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| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
| partiality | the quality or state of being partial : bias |
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| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
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