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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touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
proletariana member of the proletariat
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
culminationthe action of culminating
uniquebeing the only one : sole
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism