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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peccadilloa slight offense
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swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
putrefyto make putrid
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