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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WordMeaning
vieto strive for superiority : contend
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
blackballto vote against
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
anarchyabsence of government