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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| Word | Meaning |
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| corpulent | having a large bulky body : obese |
| turbid | thick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| proletarian | a member of the proletariat |
| clipper | one that clips something |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
| impassioned | filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling |
| pandemic | occurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population |
| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |