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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| disperse | to cause to break up (see break up |
| bohemian | a native or inhabitant of Bohemia |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| flounder | flatfish |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| earthy | of, relating to, or consisting of earth |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |