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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| pith | a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
| progeny | descendants |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| carafe | a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| mendacious | given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |