GRE Word List

QUADRUPED

an animal having four feet

The meaning of the word quadruped is an animal having four feet.

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WordMeaning
discretionindividual choice or judgment
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
natalnative
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement