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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rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress
yena strong desire or propensity
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant