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.

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moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
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inequityinjustice
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functionaryone who serves in a certain function
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
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recipientone that receives : receiver
rationa food allowance for one day