GRE Word List

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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WordMeaning
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control