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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tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
politicpolitical
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
precipitousprecipitate
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge