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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contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
attireto put garments on : dress
bacchanaliana Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish