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 |
|---|---|
| consonance | harmony or agreement among components |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| gusto | an individual or special taste |
| shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| imply | to express indirectly |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| lounge | to act or move idly or lazily : loaf |
| sneak | to go stealthily or furtively : slink |