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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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irateroused to ire
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
consortassociate
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
deviouswandering