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 |
|---|---|
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |
| countenance | look |
| rusticate | to go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life |
| pending | during |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| skittish | lively or frisky in action : capricious |
| connivance | the act of conniving |
| factitious | produced by humans rather than by natural forces |
| rapport | a friendly, harmonious relationship |
| submissive | submitting to others |