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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perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
overwhelmupset
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
denizeninhabitant
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony