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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| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
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| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
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| aria | air |
| strew | to spread by scattering |