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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| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| diverge | to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| quell | to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity |
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
| chameleon | any of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
| duress | forcible restraint or restriction |