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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| encumber | weigh down |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| quell | to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity |
| minion | a servile dependent, follower, or underling |
| pathological | of or relating to pathology |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| noisome | noxious |
| extrude | to force, press, or push out |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |