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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| ego | the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world |
| varnish | a liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| edifice | building |
| withhold | to hold back from action : check |
| burgeon | to send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
| expatiate | to move about freely or at will : wander |