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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |
| diffuse | being at once verbose and ill-organized |
| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| blues | low spirits : melancholy |