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
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
inanimatenot animate:
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
crescendoa gradual increase
sparseof few and scattered elements
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
founderone that founds or establishes
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design