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.

Random words

WordMeaning
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
laxloose
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule