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

WordMeaning
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
quicksilvermercury
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
raptlifted up and carried away
wagto be in motion : stir
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant