GRE Word List

CARNIVOROUS

subsisting or feeding on animal tissues

The meaning of the word carnivorous is subsisting or feeding on animal tissues.

Random words

WordMeaning
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
fallibleliable to be erroneous