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.

Random words

WordMeaning
toutto make much of : promote
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
affirmationthe act of affirming
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
conventionagreement
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
aceticvinegary