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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pedigree | a register recording a line of ancestors |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| isotope | any of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| agape | wide open : gaping |