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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WordMeaning
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
detachedstanding by itself : separate
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
begetto procreate as the father : sire
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as