GRE Word List
PALEONTOLOGY
study of prehistoric life or fossils; CF. paleo-: ancient or prehistoric; Ex. paleography: study of ancient written documents
The meaning of the word paleontology is study of prehistoric life or fossils; CF. paleo-: ancient or prehistoric; Ex. paleography: study of ancient written documents.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| collage | work of art put together from fragments |
| connotation | suggested or implied meaning of an expression; V. connote |
| vigilant | watchful; on the alert; watchfully awake; alert to spot danger; N. vigilance |
| blunt | having a dull edge; abrupt and frank in speech or manner; brusque; V: make or become blunt |
| decorous | proper (in behavior, conduct, or appearance) |
| quip | taunt; clever sarcastic remark; V. |
| shed | small roofed structure for storage and shelter; V: pour forth; lose by natural process; repel without allowing penetration; radiate; cast; Ex. shed tears/light/water/skin/leaves |
| fertile | producing many young, fruits, or seeds; (of land) producing good crops; V. fertilize |
| scion | detached plant shoot used in grafting; descendant |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth or reality; probable or likely to be true; plausible |
