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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forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
willowyabounding with willows
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
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almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
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