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 |
|---|---|
| forego | to go before : precede |
| ordain | to invest (see invest |
| esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| subsequent | following in time, order, or place |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |