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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WordMeaning
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
filingan act or instance of using a file
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
decreean order usually having the force of law
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved