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Archaeologists |
a person who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains. "Chinese archaeologists uncovered life-sized terracotta statues" |
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Distinct |
recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type. "the patterns of spoken language are distinct from those of writing" |
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Elaborate |
involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning. "elaborate security precautions" |
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Lustrous |
having luster; shining. "large, lustrous eyes" |
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Dignified |
having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect. "she maintained a dignified silence" |
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Mythical |
occurring in or characteristic of myths or folk tales. "one of Denmark's greatest mythical heroes" |
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Precede |
come before (something) in time. "a gun battle had preceded the explosions" |
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Excavate |
make (a hole or channel) by digging. "the cheapest way of doing this was to excavate a long trench" |
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Temperament |
a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior. "she had an artistic temperament" |
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Replicas |
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale. "a replica of the Empire State Building" |
