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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| carrion | dead and putrefying flesh |
| palpitate | to beat rapidly and strongly : throb |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| testy | easily annoyed : irritable |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |