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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| stratum | a bed or layer artificially made |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| incapacitate | to deprive of capacity or natural power : disable |
| hubbub | noise |
| predispose | to dispose in advance |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |