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.

Random words

WordMeaning
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
appriseto give notice to : tell
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull