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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statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
unassumingnot assuming : modest
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool