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 |
|---|---|
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| charlatan | quack |
| consign | to give over to another's care |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |
| gustatory | relating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| guileless | innocent |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| aspirant | one who aspires |