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 |
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| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| climactic | of, relating to, or constituting a climax |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| mortician | undertaker |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| incorporeal | not corporeal : having no material body or form |
| prop | something that props or sustains : support |
| serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |
| perturb | to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet |