GRE Word List

RUMINANT

an animal that chews the cud

The meaning of the word ruminant is an animal that chews the cud.

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WordMeaning
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
deferput off
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless