History and the Past
archaeologist
A scientist who studies past human life by digging up and studying old objects and remains.
fragments
Small broken pieces of something larger.
collaborate
To work together with others to complete something.
dedicated
Very committed to doing something and putting time and effort into it.
appreciation
A feeling of gratitude or thankfulness.
historian
A person who studies and writes about history.
intact
Not broken or damaged. Still whole.
techniques
Special ways or methods used to do something well.
obstacle
Something that blocks your way or makes something difficult to do.
complimenting
Saying something nice to praise someone.
era
A long period of time in history that has special features or events.
preserved
Kept safe or protected so it lasts a long time.
mimic
To copy someone or something's actions or sounds.
flexible
Able to change or adjust easily.
congratulating
Telling someone you are happy for their success or achievement.
remnants
Small parts that are left behind from something that existed before.
reconstruct
To build something again by putting the pieces back together.
function
The purpose or job that something is meant to do.
artificial
Made by people instead of occurring naturally.
blurted
Said something suddenly without thinking first.
civilization
A large organized group of people who share culture, government, and way of life.
material
The substance something is made from, such as wood, metal, or plastic.
critical
Carefully judging something and giving opinions about what is good or bad.
misunderstanding
When people do not understand each other correctly.
contradicted
Said the opposite of something that someone else said.