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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WordMeaning
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd