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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distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
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precipicea very steep or overhanging place
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
metricalof, relating to, or composed in meter
civilof or relating to citizens
connivancethe act of conniving
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected