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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primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
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complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
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cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
intermediarymediator
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
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