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.

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rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
expoundto set forth : state
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice