GRE Word List

FAUNA

animal life

The meaning of the word fauna is animal life.

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prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
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platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness