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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| nepotism | favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship |
| screech | a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror |
| vent | to provide with a vent |
| emanate | to come out from a source |
| knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |
| lancet | a sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |