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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limnto draw or paint on a surface
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
rescindto take away : remove