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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| earn | to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered |
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| thrall | a state of servitude or submission |
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| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
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