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
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste