GRE Word List
PREY
an animal taken by a predator as food
The meaning of the word prey is an animal taken by a predator as food.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| 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 |
| rebuttal | the act of rebutting especially in a legal suit |
| nostrum | a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| cogitate | to ponder or meditate on usually intently |
| statute | a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| entail | to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result |
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |