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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| rustic | of, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural |
| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |
| proliferate | to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| libertine | a freethinker especially in religious matters |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
| mass | the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |