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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debonairsuave
distortto twist (see twist
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
branda charred piece of wood