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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flirtto move erratically : flit
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
laxloose
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
foddersomething fed to domestic animals