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PALEONTOLOGY

a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains

The meaning of the word paleontology is a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains.

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tatterto make ragged
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair
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