GRE Word List
FAUNA
animal life
The meaning of the word fauna is animal life.
Random words
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| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| affinity | relationship by marriage |
| unsavory | insipid |
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| historical | of, relating to, or having the character of history |
| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |
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