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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WordMeaning
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
equityjustice according to natural law or right
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty