GRE Word List

FAUNA

animal life

The meaning of the word fauna is animal life.

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WordMeaning
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt