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
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
hierarchya division of angels
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition