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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| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| glamor | an exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness |
| occident | west |
| prevail | to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph |
| wont | accustomed |
| fertile | producing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive |
| apothegm | a short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |