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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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retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
penetrateto pass into or through
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
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