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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orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
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titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
condolegrieve
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