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 |
|---|---|
| callous | being hardened and thickened |
| grotesque | a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| unerringly | committing no error : faultless |
| dregs | sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| mischance | bad luck |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| eventual | contingent |