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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WordMeaning
mediateoccupying a middle position
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
nutritiousnourishing
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
flounderflatfish
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way