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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| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
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| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
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| tan | to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun |
| unerringly | committing no error : faultless |