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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| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| extricate | to free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty |
| rehabilitate | to restore to a former capacity : reinstate |
| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
| cremate | to subject to cremation |
| tutelage | instruction especially of an individual |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| savant | a person of learning |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |