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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WordMeaning
desperatehaving lost hope
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
descryto catch sight of
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate