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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| Word | Meaning |
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| ambulatory | able to walk about and not bedridden |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| monochromatic | having or consisting of one color or hue |
| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| paucity | smallness of number : fewness |
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| juridical | of or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |