GRE Word List
RUMINANT
an animal that chews the cud
The meaning of the word ruminant is an animal that chews the cud.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
| calorific | caloric |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| regale | to entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies |
| overweening | arrogant |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| healthful | beneficial to health of body or mind |