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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pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome