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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alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
collagean artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
juggernauta massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path