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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| warranted | sanction |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| ironic | relating to, containing, or constituting irony |
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| respiration | the movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| savory | having savor: such as |
| compulsive | having power to compel |
| fruition | pleasurable use or possession : enjoyment |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |