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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veerto change direction or course
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm