the branch of science that studies fossils
paléontologie
the scientific study of all woody plants including trees, shrubs, lianas, etc.
dendrologie
a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of birds
ornithologie
a branch of biology concerning the scientific study of the form and structure of an organism including plants and animals
morphologie
a field of science that studies the structure of the earth and its history
géologie
the scientific study of the skin, its structure, diseases, and functions
dermatologie
the study of the origins and historical developments of words and their meanings
étymologie
a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of insects
entomologie
the arrangement and physical features of a surface, including its natural and man-made elements
topographie
the story of someone's life that is written by another person
biographie
the ability to think clearly and grasp ideas fast
acuité
readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic
empressement
the strong desire for attaining a lot of money or material goods
cupidité, convoitise
the feeling of hate and hostility toward someone
inimitié
the fact of accidentally experiencing or discovering something that is pleasant or valuable
heureux hasard, heureuses découvertes
the ability to go back to the original form after being stretched
élasticité
the capability of being easily changed or molded into many different things
plasticité
a lacking amount or number of something
pénurie
