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
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
thronga multitude of assembled persons
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
fervorintensity of feeling or expression