GRE Word List
FAUNA
animal life
The meaning of the word fauna is animal life.
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|---|---|
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
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| stamp | to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument |
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
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| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |