GRE Word List

ICHTHYOLOGY

a branch of zoology that deals with fishes

The meaning of the word ichthyology is a branch of zoology that deals with fishes.

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scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
oatmealmeal made from oats
errantbehaving wrongly
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something