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
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
coalesceto grow together
yoretime past and especially long past
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
destitutelacking something needed or desirable