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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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equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
blueslow spirits : melancholy
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
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