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 |
|---|---|
| intermittent | coming and going at intervals : not continuous |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| superficial | of, relating to, or located near a surface |
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| consequential | of the nature of a secondary result : indirect |
| passe | past one's prime |
| shack | hut |
| lagoon | a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water |