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 |
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| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| anthropoid | any of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets) |
| adamant | unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| hermetic | of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d. |
| denizen | inhabitant |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
| hilarity | boisterous merriment or laughter |