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
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
meteto give out by measure : dole out
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
progenydescendants
laudpraise
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually