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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| centrifugal | proceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis |
| mite | any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| distract | to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| malfeasance | wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official |
