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 |
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| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| refrain | curb |
| vintner | a wine merchant |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| supererogatory | observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required |
| flip | to toss so as to cause to turn over in the air |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| earthly | characteristic of or belonging to this earth |