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
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes