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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| descry | to catch sight of |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |
| alimony | an allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce |
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
| scintilla | spark |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |