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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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similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)