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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purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
legerdemainsleight of hand
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive