Anthropological Artifacts

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a container for relics, especially sacred relics

  • The reliquary contained the sacred relics of the saint.
  • They found the reliquary hidden in the old church.
  • I heard there's some cool stuff in that reliquary.
  • Her heart was like a reliquary, holding onto memories of the past.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'datable' which means capable of being dated or suitable for dating.

  • The new software update includes a feature to help users keep track of their datable transactions.
  • I heard that the new guy in accounting is really datable.
  • She's definitely datable material, don't you think?
  • His sense of humor makes him datable in any social setting.

noun an object made by a human being, typically of cultural or historical interest

  • The museum curator carefully cataloged each artefact in the collection.
  • I found a cool artefact at the antique shop the other day.
  • Check out this sick artefact I scored at the flea market!
  • Her smile was like a precious artefact, rare and beautiful.

noun a small musical instrument consisting of a lyre-shaped metal frame held between the teeth and played by plucking the metal tongue with the finger

  • The Jew's harp is a traditional musical instrument that is played by plucking the metal reed.
  • I bought a Jew's harp at the music store yesterday and I can't wait to start playing it.
  • I love jamming out on my mouth harp, it's so fun to play.
  • The Jew's harp can be seen as a symbol of cultural heritage and tradition in many communities.