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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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revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
avowto declare assuredly
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
extolto praise highly : glorify
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity