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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deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
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volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
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