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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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grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
adjurationa solemn oath
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
corollarya proposition (see proposition