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

WordMeaning
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
bolstera long pillow or cushion
blushoutward appearance : view
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing