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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bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
celerityrapidity of motion or action
monetaryof or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing