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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amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
repelto drive back : repulse
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
facadethe front of a building
frolicfull of fun : merry
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike