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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| mote | a small particle : speck |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| waft | to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
| caption | the part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| defeatist | an attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat |