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 |
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| awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
| unassuming | not assuming : modest |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| outrage | an act of violence or brutality |
| wry | twist |