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
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
searbeing dried and withered
visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
jostleto come in contact or into collision
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively