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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| Word | Meaning |
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| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |
| bacchanalian | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| heterogeneous | consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed |
| vacuous | emptied of or lacking content |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |