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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cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict