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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aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
attentivemindful
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
florescencea state or period of flourishing
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
porouspossessing or full of pores