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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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orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
accessiblecapable of being reached
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
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