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 |
|---|---|
| bewitch | to influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft |
| pedestrian | commonplace |
| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| dilettante | a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| litany | a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation |
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |