GRE Word List

FAUNA

animal life

The meaning of the word fauna is animal life.

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WordMeaning
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
facadethe front of a building
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses