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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| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| rag | a waste piece of cloth |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
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| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
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