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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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stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory