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
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
pseudonyma fictitious name
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages