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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lethalof, relating to, or causing death
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
slywise in practical affairs
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
imbibedrink
pedigreea register recording a line of ancestors
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another