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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subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
skimpskimpy
bitinghaving the power to bite
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
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pungentsharply painful