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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monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
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diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
pontificalepiscopal attire
impoverishto make poor
demolitionthe act of demolishing