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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| pantomime | pantomimist |
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| lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| methodical | arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order |
| unctuous | having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality |
| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| impale | to pierce with or as if with something pointed |
| muggy | being warm, damp, and close |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |