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
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space