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

WordMeaning
niggletrifle
purgeto clear of guilt
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
perditioneternal damnation
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)