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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| molten | fused or liquefied by heat : melted |
| natation | the action or art of swimming |
| lax | loose |
| pervasive | existing in or spreading through every part of something |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |
| horde | a political subdivision of central Asian nomads |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |