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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discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
derelictionan intentional abandonment
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way