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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| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
| dint | force |
| estimable | capable of being estimated |
| unison | identity in musical pitch |
| expose | to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| berserk | an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable |
| manipulate | to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner |
| loiter | to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle |