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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vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
embroiderto ornament with needlework
endearto cause to become beloved or admired