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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pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
progenydescendants
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person