| anesthesia |
a drug or other agent used to bring about unconsciousness or absence of pain. |
| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| censor |
an official who decides what art, movies, or books may be published. A censor works for a government, religion, or other organization, and promotes its ideas. |
| comprehensive |
including everything or almost everything; wide in range. |
| equivalent |
the same as or equal to another in force, value, measure, or meaning. |
| faulty |
having imperfections, flaws, or defects. |
| obstruction |
something that blocks the way or prevents progress. |
| penal |
of, concerning, or giving out punishment, especially according to law. |
| placement |
the act of putting into position or the state of being put into position; location. |
| quarantine |
the keeping of a person, animal, or thing away from others to stop a disease from spreading. |
| regain |
to get back; recover. |
| scald |
to burn with or as if with a hot liquid or steam. |
| skulk |
to hide or wait in hiding; lurk. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |
| tangible |
capable of being touched or perceived by touch. |