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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bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
scrappyconsisting of scraps
treadto step or walk on or over
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
interloperone that interlopes: such as