GRE Word List

ORNITHOLOGIST

a branch of zoology dealing with birds

The meaning of the word ornithologist is a branch of zoology dealing with birds.

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analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
promptto move to action : incite
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking