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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| rift | fissure |
| homespun | spun or made at home |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| skimp | skimpy |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |