GRE Word List

ARTIFACTS

a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object

The meaning of the word artifacts is a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object.

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graphitea soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
pryto look closely or inquisitively
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
markedhaving an identifying mark
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
habituateto make used to something : accustom
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ part of pure gold in an alloy
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger