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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fallibleliable to be erroneous
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detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
maneuvera military or naval movement
nethersituated down or below : lower
dominaterule
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
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