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 |
|---|---|
| evanescent | tending to vanish like vapor |
| unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| icon | a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere |
| defer | put off |
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
| cerebral | of or relating to the brain or the intellect |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |