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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WordMeaning
dissensiondisagreement
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
thralla state of servitude or submission
tundraa level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
commandeerto compel to perform military service
sequesterto set apart : segregate