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
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
entitybeing
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest