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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depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
scrappyconsisting of scraps
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
purportedreputed
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power