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
nubileof marriageable condition or age
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
dearthscarcity that makes dear
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted