GRE Word List
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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| Word | Meaning |
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| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| matrimony | the state of being married : marriage |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| inerrancy | exemption from error : infallibility |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| tenacity | the quality or state of being tenacious |
| visceral | felt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep |