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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| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease |
| docile | easily taught |
| prude | a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum |
| conscientious | meticulous |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| reek | smoke |
| yore | time past and especially long past |