GRE Word List
TAXONOMIST
specialist in classifying (animals, etc.); CF. taxonomy: science of classification
The meaning of the word taxonomist is specialist in classifying (animals, etc.); CF. taxonomy: science of classification.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aspirant | seeker after position or status |
| strew | spread randomly; sprinkle; scatter; Ex. flower girl strewing rose petals |
| mesmerize | hypnotize; N. mesmerism; CF. Franz Mesmer |
| palliate | ease pain (without curing); make less severe or offensive (a crime or illness) |
| psychopathic | pertaining to mental dearrangement; N. psychopath: person with an antisocial personality disorder |
| adjuration | solemn urging; V. adjure: entreat earnestly; enjoin solemnly |
| crinkle | wrinkle |
| ennui | boredom; listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of interest; CF. annoy |
| glossary | brief explanation of words used in the text |
| interminable | endless |