GRE Word List

QUADRUPED

an animal having four feet

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

Random words

WordMeaning
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
compressto press or squeeze together