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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inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
mysticmystical
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
depositiona testifying especially before a court
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body