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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stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
viandan item of food
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
wrytwist
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
granarya storehouse for threshed grain
groovea long narrow channel or depression