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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| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| malapropos | in an inappropriate or inopportune way |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| fiend | devil |
| hummock | a rounded knoll or hillock |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |