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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fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
cavalcadea procession (see procession
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
growlrumble
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
crabbedmarked by a forbidding moroseness
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence