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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| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
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| throes | pang |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |
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| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |