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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| infantile | of or relating to infants or infancy |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| siren | any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing |
| amalgamate | to unite in or as if in an amalgam |
| clown | farmer |
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| speck | a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |