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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snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over