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

WordMeaning
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
scoretwenty
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
maledictioncurse
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served