GRE Word List

OMNIVOROUS

feeding on both animal and vegetable substances

The meaning of the word omnivorous is feeding on both animal and vegetable substances.

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finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
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metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
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prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
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entourageone's attendants or associates
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