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 |
|---|---|
| facsimile | an exact copy |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| stodgy | having a rich filling quality : heavy |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| vehement | marked by forceful energy : powerful |
| tiller | one that tills : cultivator |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |