GRE Word List
FAUNA
animal life
The meaning of the word fauna is animal life.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| impuissance | weakness |
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| inflated | distended with air or gas |
| tome | book |
| exult | to be extremely joyful : rejoice |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |