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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potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
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