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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| wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
| blighted | affected with blight (see blight |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| impartial | not partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally |
| bristle | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| averse | having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| vaunted | highly or widely praised or boasted about |
| avow | to declare assuredly |