GRE Word List

TAXONOMIST

the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics

The meaning of the word taxonomist is the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics.

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submergeto put under water
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity