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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impetusa driving force : impulse
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
terrestrialof or relating to the earth or its inhabitants
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
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lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
warrantsanction