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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| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
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| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
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