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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| chameleon | any of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| frigid | intensely cold |
| propellant | capable of propelling |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
| methodical | arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order |
| grunt | to utter a grunt |
| cater | to provide a supply of food |
| arable | fit for or used for the growing of crops |
| militate | to have weight or effect |