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 |
|---|---|
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| capacity | legal competency (see competence |
| gnarled | full of knots or gnarls : knotty |
| acoustics | a science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound |
| sneak | to go stealthily or furtively : slink |
| reprobate | an unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel |
| vagrant | one who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |