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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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ripto tear or split apart or open
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
rarefiedbeing less dense
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority