GRE Word List

ANTHROPOLOGIST

the science of human beings

The meaning of the word anthropologist is the science of human beings.

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jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
plauditan act or round of applause
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
igniteto set afire
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case