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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| provision | the act or process of providing |
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| graduated | marked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| juridical | of or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| bravado | blustering swaggering conduct |
| pedagogue | teacher |
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