GRE Word List

FAUNA

animal life

The meaning of the word fauna is animal life.

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talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
nexusconnection
sophistphilosopher
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
bestialof or relating to beasts
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision