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
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
odoroushaving an odor: such as
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful