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
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
pummelpound
commandeerto compel to perform military service
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
politypolitical organization
plaitpleat
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison