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dinosaur
any of the large group of extinct, prehistoric animals that lived a long time ago.
scientist
a person who studies nature and natural law
fossil
the hardened remains or traces of an animal or plant that lived long ago.
paleontologist
a scientist who studies the fossils of prehistoric animals and plant life.
extinct
no longer existing
scroll
a roll of paper used for writing, especially many years ago.
swamp
an area of low wet ground; a marsh
yon
yonder, over there
titanic
great size or power
mammoth
a large, hairy elephant that lived long ago.