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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| Word | Meaning |
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| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| illusive | based on or producing illusion : illusory |
| contest | strive |
| spartan | a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta |
| conviction | the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| scotch | scottish |