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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| yoke | a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together |
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| fresco | the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments |
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |