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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| vagabond | a person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life |
| collate | to compare critically |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| ethereal | of or relating to the regions beyond the earth |
| dereliction | an intentional abandonment |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |