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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| noose | a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| coeval | of the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| sleeper | one that sleeps |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| underlying | lying beneath or below |
| unison | identity in musical pitch |