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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besiegeto surround with armed forces
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
politypolitical organization
reciprocateto give and take mutually