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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pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
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riftfissure
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
acmethe highest point or stage
vergebrink
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action