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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WordMeaning
lexicona book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
equineof, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
invulnerableincapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed