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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obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
abodethe place where one lives : home
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
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