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herpetology

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Herpetology (noun) means the scientific study of reptiles and amphibians.

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The scientific study of reptiles and amphibians.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Derived from French herpétologie, from Ancient Greek ἑρπετόν (herpetón, “reptile”) plus -logie (a suffix indicating a field of study or work); equivalent to herpet- plus -logy.

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"herpetology" (noun) means the scientific study of reptiles and amphibians.

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