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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abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income