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 |
|---|---|
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| rivet | a 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 |
| abode | the place where one lives : home |
| indigent | suffering from extreme poverty : impoverished |
| speck | a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |