GRE Word List

HERPETOLOGIST

a branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians

The meaning of the word herpetologist is a branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians.

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maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
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