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
influxa coming in
blueslow spirits : melancholy
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
hivea container for housing honeybees
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional