GRE Word List
FAUNA
animal life
The meaning of the word fauna is animal life.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| exigency | that which is required in a particular situation |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| grotto | cave |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| recluse | marked by withdrawal from society : solitary |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
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| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| pediatrician | a specialist in pediatrics |