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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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wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
avowto declare assuredly