GRE Word List

FAUNA

animal life

The meaning of the word fauna is animal life.

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promptto move to action : incite
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
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shoveto push along
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dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
prowessdistinguished bravery