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ENTOMOLOGY

a branch of zoology that deals with insects

The meaning of the word entomology is a branch of zoology that deals with insects.

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amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
integrateto form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
miserlyof, relating to, or characteristic of a miser
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
braggarta loud arrogant boaster