GRE Word List
PACHYDERM
any 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
The meaning of the word pachyderm is any 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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plethora | an ample amount or number : abundance |
| legend | a story coming down from the past |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| vaunted | highly or widely praised or boasted about |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| mutilate | to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| aperture | an opening or open space : hole |
| bedraggle | to wet thoroughly |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |