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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penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
naivetea naive remark or action
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
crypticsecret