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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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avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
facilitateto make easier : help bring about