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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| vouchsafe | to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner |
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| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
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