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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embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
insensatelacking sense or understanding
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly