| alleged |
claimed, usually with some amount of evidence, to be as described, although not proven so. |
| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| corrupt |
not honest; wicked. |
| feint |
a false movement that is meant to trick an opponent by taking attention away from the real target. |
| hulk |
an old ship that no longer is in use. |
| inhabit |
to live in; use as a dwelling. |
| jubilee |
a particularly celebrated anniversary, such as the fiftieth, or the celebration itself. |
| mechanism |
the working or moving part or process that causes a result. |
| ministry |
the duties and functions of a religious minister. |
| negligence |
disregard of, omission of, or failure to do something necessary, especially when it is habitual. |
| pregnancy |
the condition in a female human or animal in which the body is developing new life and preparing to give birth. |
| propose |
to present or suggest as an idea to be considered. |
| rejoice |
to be full of joy or show great pleasure (sometimes followed by "in"). |
| relish |
a great enjoyment of something. |
| sane |
sound; reasonable. |