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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WordMeaning
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
repercussionreflection
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
encumberweigh down
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
putrefyto make putrid
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler