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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
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| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| loquacious | full of excessive talk : wordy |
| intransigence | the quality or state of being intransigent |
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| gnarled | full of knots or gnarls : knotty |
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| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |