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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effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
sequesterto set apart : segregate
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
waketo be or remain awake
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath