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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| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| rag | a waste piece of cloth |
| inimical | being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence |
| ration | a food allowance for one day |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |
| noxious | physically harmful or destructive to living beings |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| toga | the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome |