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 |
|---|---|
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
| terminal | leading ultimately to death : fatal |
| chronicle | a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation |
| aseptic | preventing infection |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| congruence | the quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent |
