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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mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
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impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
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