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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pachydermany 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
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures