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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candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
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tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
flagrantconspicuously offensive
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merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
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