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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satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
depleteto empty of a principal substance
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
blanchto take the color out of
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment