GRE Word List
ORNITHOLOGIST
scientific student of birds; N. ornithology: scientific study of birds
The meaning of the word ornithologist is scientific student of birds; N. ornithology: scientific study of birds.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| repulse | reject with rudeness or coldness (an offer or friendship); drive back (an enemy attack); CF. repulse $\neq$ cause repulsion |
| omnipotent | all-powerful; having unlimited power |
| mettle | courage (to continue bravely in spite of difficulties); spirit; ADJ. mettlesome |
| requiem | mass for the dead; dirge |
| sidetrack | switch (a railroad car) to a siding; divert from a main issue; N. CF. siding: short section of railroad track connected by switches with a main track |
| persevere | continue steadily in spite of difficulties |
| promiscuous | mixed indiscriminately; indiscriminate; not choosing carefully; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners; irregular, particularly sexually; Ex. promiscuous life/girl; N. promiscuity |
| defoliate | destroy leaves; deprive of leaves (by the use of chemicals); N. defoliant |
| amity | friendship; peaceful relationship as between nations |
| adverse | going against; opposing; unfavorable; hostile |