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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pendantsomething suspended: such as
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
privyprivate
gazettenewspaper