a scientist who finds and studies materials from past human cultures such as tools and buildings
Archaeologists have found evidence of humans living near Jericho from around 8000 BCE.

an object or fact that helps someone understand something or solve a mystery
Could you give me a clue to the answer?

to damage something so that it cannot be repaired
A car crashed into that wall and destroyed it.

the act or process of excavating
Excavations in and around Damascus, Syria, show evidence that people have lived there for over 7,000 years.

being in the past; having occurred at a time before now
Her former job was in a museum. Now she is an actress in Hollywood.

having people living there
That house is not inhabited.

an enemy; a person or group of people who attack ot hurt other people
They put heavy objects behind the gate to reinforce it from the invaders.

to feel better after an illness and return to a healthy state
Jamie recovered all the money he lost.

being well-known for good things someone has done
Bill Gates is a renowned businessman.

to experience a particular type of pain or illness
He broke both of his legs, but he didn’t suffer. The ambulance came quickly, and they gave him pain medication.