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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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WordMeaning
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
purportedreputed
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic