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
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
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surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
dintforce
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
sleightdeceitful craftiness
oratorone who delivers an oration