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Understanding Key Terms in Archaeology and Related Sciences

This text explores essential terminology across various scientific fields, including archaeology, matriarchy, astronomy, and more. Definitions are provided, highlighting the significance of each term, such as "archaeology" regarding past cultures, "matriarchy" as a female-led societal structure, and "astronomy" focusing on stars and the universe. Other terms like "bionic," "brevity," and "dermatologist" illustrate intersections of life and science. This concise overview is perfect for students and enthusiasts seeking foundational knowledge in these disciplines.

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Understanding Key Terms in Archaeology and Related Sciences

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  1. archaeo = ancient/primitive • Definition: the scientific study of the lives and culture of past people by excavation

  2. Word: archaeology

  3. Arch = chief, primary, first • Definition: A family, society, community, or state governed by women

  4. Word: matriarchy

  5. Aster/astr = star • Definition: the study of the stars and space

  6. Word: astronomy

  7. Audi = hear • Definition: loud enough that it can be heard

  8. Word: audible

  9. Bene = good/well • Definition: doing or inclined to do good, be kind or charitable

  10. Word: benevolence

  11. Ma = motherDefinition: feeling motherly; on Mom’s side of the family

  12. Word: maternal

  13. Pa = fatherDefinition: social system where the father or a man is recognized as the head or leader.

  14. Word: Patriarchy

  15. Fra = brotherDefinition: brotherly; twins that are not identical

  16. Word: fraternal

  17. Bio = life • Definition: utilizing electronic devices and mechanical parts to assist humans in performing difficult, dangerous, or intricate tasks, as by supplementing or duplicating parts of the body

  18. Word: bionic

  19. Brev = short • Definition: the quality of being concise, succinct, to the point

  20. Word: brevity

  21. Derm = skin Definition: doctor who specializes in the skin

  22. Word: dermatologist

  23. Chloro=green • Definition: the green pigment found in plants.

  24. Word=chlorophyll

  25. Chrono=time • Definition: a history of facts arranged in the order in which they happened.

  26. Word: chronicle

  27. Dic/dict = speak • Definition: to speak or read aloud for someone else to write down

  28. Word: dictate/dictation

  29. Dic/dict = speak • Definition: a ruler with absolute power

  30. Word: dictator

  31. Fer = to carry • Definition: an opinion or assumption arrived at by reasoning or evidence.

  32. Word: inference

  33. Fer = to carry • Definition: a boat that carries people and cars over water to another point of land

  34. Word: Ferry

  35. Fix = fasten • Definition: anything firmly in place; attached to the building

  36. Word: fixture

  37. Fix = fasten • Definition: to direct all attention at something; unwillingness to let something go

  38. Word: fixate/fixation

  39. Gen = birth • Definition: to create something from scratch—energy or ideas

  40. Word: generate

  41. Gen = birth • Definition: the way in which something comes to be; origins The first book in the Bible

  42. Word: genesis

  43. Geo = earth • Definition: The study of the earth and its physical and cultural properties

  44. Word: geography

  45. Geo = earth • Definition: The study of rock; the science dealing with the physical nature and history of the earth

  46. Word: geology

  47. Graph = write • Definition: a diagram

  48. Word: graph

  49. Graph = write • Definition: fancy, cursive script

  50. Word: Calligraphy

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