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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benisonblessing
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alleviaterelieve
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
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belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage