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
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
depredationto lay waste : plunder
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
shama trick that deludes : hoax
careera profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling