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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compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
abjureto renounce upon oath
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
provisionthe act or process of providing
equipoisea state of equilibrium
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration