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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expenditurethe act or process of expending
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overthrowoverturn
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
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foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
flagrantconspicuously offensive
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derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
panga brief piercing spasm of pain