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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| crust | the hardened exterior or surface part of bread |
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| misanthrope | a person who hates or distrusts humankind |
| quay | a structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place |
| muggy | being warm, damp, and close |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
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