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
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
asteroidany of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
stringenttight
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real