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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revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
primaloriginal
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
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