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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gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
schemea plan or program of action
graphitea soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun