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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fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
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hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
ventto provide with a vent