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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ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
circleta little circle
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)