GRE Word List

FAUNA

animal life

The meaning of the word fauna is animal life.

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cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
drabslattern
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
grazeto feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end