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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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pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
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larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
propulsivetending or having power to propel
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inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy