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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unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
sartorialof or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
constraintthe act of constraining
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt