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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WordMeaning
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
pungentsharply painful
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
writsomething written : writing
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic