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 |
|---|---|
| remission | the act or process of remitting |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| sanguinary | bloodthirsty |
| distract | to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time |
| hallowed | holy |
| moratorium | a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt |
| prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |