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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effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
encumberweigh down
retaliateto return like for like
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limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
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esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
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