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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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circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
refraincurb
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law