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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reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
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inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
remittancea sum of money remitted
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