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.

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credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
bullya blustering, browbeating person
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
distendextend
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly