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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| surpass | to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| retract | to draw back or in |
| repel | to drive back : repulse |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
| audit | a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| rave | to talk irrationally in or as if in delirium |