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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| Word | Meaning |
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| stench | stink |
| healthful | beneficial to health of body or mind |
| insalubrious | not conducive to health : unwholesome |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| curfew | the sounding of a bell at evening |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| relegate | to send into exile : banish |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |