GRE Word List
OMNIVOROUS
eating both plant and animal food; devouring everything
The meaning of the word omnivorous is eating both plant and animal food; devouring everything.
Random words
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| curb | chain or strap used with a bit to restrain a horse; something that checks; V: check; restrain |
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| sham | pretend; feign; ADJ: not genuine; fake; Ex. sham jewelry; N: something that is not what it appears; impostor; pretense; Ex. The agreement was a sham. |
| blare | loud or harsh roar or screech; dazzling blaze of light |
| compendium | brief, comprehensive summary; ADJ. compendious |
| interregnum | period between two successive reigns or governments |
| revoke | cancel; retract; CF. irrevocable |
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| adjunct | something attached to but holding an inferior position |
| sentinel | sentry; lookout |