GRE Word List

FAUNA

animal life

The meaning of the word fauna is animal life.

Random words

WordMeaning
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
juggernauta massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path
manumitto release from slavery
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form