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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emulateto strive to equal or excel
grottocave
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mandatean authoritative command
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish