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
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
antithesisthe direct opposite
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
rankrelative standing or position
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
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