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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spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
gistessence; main point; substance
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adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
wagto be in motion : stir
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rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
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mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention