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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| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| puerile | juvenile |
| refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |
| shyster | a person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger |
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |