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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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behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
congenitalexisting at or dating from birth
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
muddleto make turbid or muddy
satellitea celestial body orbiting another of larger size
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
adjointo add or attach by joining