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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eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
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rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure