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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