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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| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| dank | unpleasantly moist or wet |
| maculated | marked with spots : blotched |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |
| eon | an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age |
| predecessor | one that precedes |