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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| benison | blessing |
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| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |
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| annihilate | to cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains |
| desiccate | to dry up |
| intolerant | unable or unwilling to endure |
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