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.

Random words

WordMeaning
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
bewareto be on one's guard
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
skimpskimpy
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence