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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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figmentsomething made up or contrived
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
embroiderto ornament with needlework
indissolublenot dissoluble
pantomimepantomimist
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence