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 |
|---|---|
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| nettle | any of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs |
| diva | prima donna |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| dinghy | a small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat |
| chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |
| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |
| plumber | a dealer or worker in lead |