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 |
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| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |
| exotic | introduced from another country : not native to the place where found |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| cursive | running |
| address | to mark directions for delivery on |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |