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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guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
bestowto put to use : apply
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops