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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intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
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