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
diversediffering from one another : unlike
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
declivitydownward inclination
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
manumitto release from slavery