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 |
|---|---|
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| discombobulated | characterized by confusion or disorder |
| guileless | innocent |
| rasp | to rub with something rough |
| jaundiced | affected with or as if with jaundice |
| outfit | the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition) |
| sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |
| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| aver | to declare positively |