scientist at work

Question 1

palaentology

Answer 1

the branch of science concerned with fossils (=the remains of prehistoric plants or animals embedded in rock)

Question 2

declare

Answer 2

to announce smth clearly, fimly, publicly, or officially

Question 3

back sm up

Answer 3

1) to support or help sm
2) to say that sm is telling the truth
3) to prove smth is true

Question 4

porpoise

Answer 4

a mammal that lives in the sea, swims in groups, and looks similar to a dolphin but has a shorter rounder nose

Question 5

ape

Answer 5

an animal like a large monkey with no tail, that uses its arms to move thrpogh trees

Question 6

rudimentary

Answer 6

1) only bas3c, and not deep or detailed
2) body parts are simple and not very well deveoped

Question 7

recuperate

Answer 7

1) to become well again after an illness; to get back your strength, health, etc.
2) to get back money that you have spent or invested

Question 8

snout

Answer 8

the nose and mouth that stick out from the face of some animals

Question 9

shoal

Answer 9

1) a large number of fish swimming as a group
2) a large number of things or people

Question 10

cetecean

Answer 10

any of various types of mammal such as the whale, that live in the sea like fish

Question 11

repugnant

Answer 11

if behaviour or beliefs, etc. are repugnant, theya re very unpleasant, causing a feeling of disgust