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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libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
whittlea large knife
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
dingydirty
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord