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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decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
frolicfull of fun : merry
cuethe letter q
disconcertto throw into confusion
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done