GRE Word List

FAUNA

animal life

The meaning of the word fauna is animal life.

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misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
clapperone that claps: such as
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways