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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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chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
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aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
predecessorone that precedes
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