To answer this question, you need to understand the concept of paleontology.

Option A) Study of prehistoric life or fossils - This option is correct because paleontology is indeed the study of prehistoric life or fossils. Paleontologists analyze fossil remains to understand the history of life on Earth.

Option B) Collarbone - This option is incorrect. The term for collarbone is clavicle, not paleontology.

Option C) (Of a style of art) showing things as they actually appear in real life - This option is incorrect. The term for this type of art style is realism, not paleontology.

Option D) Ointment - This option is incorrect. The term for ointment is not related to paleontology.

The correct answer is A) Study of prehistoric life or fossils. This option is correct because it accurately describes the field of paleontology.

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To answer this question, we need to understand the meaning of the word "prodigious."

Option A) shell covering the back (of a turtle, tortoise, crab, etc.) - This option is incorrect because the definition provided does not match the meaning of the word "prodigious." "Prodigious" does not specifically refer to a shell covering the back of an animal.

Option B) border upon - This option is incorrect because the definition provided does not match the meaning of the word "prodigious." "Prodigious" does not mean to border upon something.

Option C) (of light or color) bright and distinct - This option is incorrect because the definition provided does not match the meaning of the word "prodigious." "Prodigious" does not specifically refer to the brightness or distinctness of light or color.

Option D) enormous - This option is correct because "prodigious" means enormous or very large in size, extent, or degree. It is often used to describe something that is extraordinary or impressive in size or amount.

The correct answer is D) enormous. This option is correct because it accurately represents the meaning of the word "prodigious."

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