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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inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
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salineconsisting of or containing salt
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
invalidateto make invalid
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
welterwrithe
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
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