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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quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare