GRE Word List
ARCHAEOLOGY
study of artifacts and relics of early mankind
The meaning of the word archaeology is study of artifacts and relics of early mankind.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jumble | mix in a confused way |
| enterprise | willingness to take new ventures; initiative; business organization; plan (that is difficult or daring); Ex. their latest enterprise to sail round the world in a small boat |
| doddering | shaky; infirm from old age; V. dodder |
| exhume | dig out of the ground; remove from a grave |
| notable | conspicuous; worthy of note; remarkable; important; distinguished; noted |
| natal | connected with birth; CF. prenatal; CF. postnatal |
| jaunty | cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat |
| flicker | burn unsteadily or fitfully; move waveringly; N: flickering movement or light; brief sensation; Ex. flicker of excitement |
| psychic | of psyche; mental; of or possessing extraordinary mental powers |
| bungle | mismanage; blunder; botch; blow; spoil by clumsy behavior |
