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
tawnyof the color tawny
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
fellskin
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant