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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stratuma bed or layer artificially made
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
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cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
hubbubnoise
predisposeto dispose in advance
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique