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
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented