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.
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| muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
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| replenish | to fill or build up again |
| innuendo | an oblique allusion : hint |
| tan | to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun |
| mandate | an authoritative command |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |