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
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
egressa place or means of going out : exit
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
coupletwo persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired