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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| Word | Meaning |
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| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| odious | arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful |
| inchoate | being only partly in existence or operation : incipient |
| dominate | rule |
| lust | usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| omnipotent | almighty |