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 |
|---|---|
| ego | the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| smudge | to make a smudge on |
| elysian | of or relating to Elysium |
| megalomania | a mania (see mania |
| stoic | a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c. |