GRE Word List
QUADRUPED
an animal having four feet
The meaning of the word quadruped is an animal having four feet.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sledge | sledgehammer |
| pine | any of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals |
| niggle | trifle |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| archaic | having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| finicky | extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |