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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| mutilate | to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| vertigo | a sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily |
| fluctuate | to shift back and forth uncertainly |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |