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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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wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
biennialoccurring every two years
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
fulcrumprop
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nourishnurture