GRE Word List
ARCHAEOLOGY
the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
The meaning of the word archaeology is the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| onus | burden |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| sturdy | firmly built or constituted : stout |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| welter | writhe |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |