GRE Word List

HERD

a typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control

The meaning of the word herd is a typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control.

Random words

WordMeaning
tricksterone who tricks: such as
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
pluckto pull or pick off or out
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
skiffany of various small boats
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid