GRE Word List

FAUNA

animal life

The meaning of the word fauna is animal life.

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WordMeaning
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
pitfalltrap
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint