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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encumberweigh down
opiatean 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
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
noisomenoxious
extrudeto force, press, or push out
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up