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 |
|---|---|
| offensive | making attack : aggressive |
| jocular | said or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful |
| fermentation | the 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 |
| pummel | pound |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| polity | political organization |
| plait | pleat |
| homogeneous | of the same or a similar kind or nature |
| antidote | a remedy to counteract the effects of poison |