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
expoundto set forth : state
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
encompassinclude
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
remediablecapable of being remedied
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery