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 |
|---|---|
| consign | to give over to another's care |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
| propagate | to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |