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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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gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
celerityrapidity of motion or action
raspto rub with something rough
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship