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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debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
recessthe action of receding : recession
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful