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
documentproof
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
requiteto make return for : repay
swathea band used in swathing
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border