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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egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
mishapan unfortunate accident
smudgeto make a smudge on
elysianof or relating to Elysium
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
stoica member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.