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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WordMeaning
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
disconcertto throw into confusion
credoa guiding belief or principle : creed
diversediffering from one another : unlike
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
tableta flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription