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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excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
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lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
frolicfull of fun : merry
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease