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.

Random words

WordMeaning
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
adjointo add or attach by joining
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate