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
compriseto be made up of
toteman object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
procurementthe act or process of procuring
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
crassgross
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way