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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| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |