GRE Word List
TERRESTRIAL
on or relating to the earth
The meaning of the word terrestrial is on or relating to the earth.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gusty | windy |
| worldly | engrossed in matters of this earth; not spiritual; of the material world |
| uproarious | marked by commotion or uproar; very noisy (esp. with laughter); hilarious; causing loud laughter; extremely funny |
| abolish | cancel; put an end to |
| diorama | life-size, three-dimensional scene from nature or history; three-dimensional scene with modeled figures against a painted background |
| conspiracy | treacherous plot; secret plan against the law (by two or more people) |
| discriminating | able to see differences; discerning; prejudiced; N. discrimination |
| irreverence | lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent |
| umbrage | resentment; anger; sense of injury or insult; Ex. take umbrage at his rudeness |
| vainglorious | boastful; excessively conceited; N. vainglory: great vanity |
