
Description of paleontology (noun) the branch of biology that treats of ancient life and fossil organisms
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Description of felony (noun: felonies) one of the highest class of offenses, and punishable with death or imprisonment
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Description of efficiency (noun) the state of possessing adequate skill or knowledge for the performance of a duty
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Description of demurrage (noun) the detention of a vessel beyond the specified time of sailing
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Description of antidote (noun: antidotes) anything that will counteract or remove the effects of poison, disease or the like
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Description of sorcery (noun) witchcraft
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Description of matinee (noun: matinees) an entertainment (especially theatrical) held in the daytime
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Description of insomnia (noun) sleeplessness
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Description of affront (noun: affronts) an open insult or indignity
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Description of apotheosis (noun: apotheoses) deification
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