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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| Word | Meaning |
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| bevy | a large group or collection |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| abyss | an immeasurably deep gulf or great space |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
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| dynamo | generator |
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| personify | to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers |
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