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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teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable
derelictionan intentional abandonment
platonicof, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism