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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| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| commodious | comfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy |
| nocturnal | of, relating to, or occurring in the night |
| nettle | any of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| malodorous | having a bad odor |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| gnarl | snarl |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |