GRE Word List
ETHNOLOGY
a branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures
The meaning of the word ethnology is a branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| hirsute | hairy |
| brood | the young of an animal or a family of young |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| satellite | a celestial body orbiting another of larger size |
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |