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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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covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
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optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
adjurationa solemn oath
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments