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
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
benisonblessing
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk