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 |
|---|---|
| cohesion | the act or state of sticking together tightly |
| igneous | formed by solidification of magma |
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| recurrent | running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |