| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| brood |
to think or worry a lot about a single subject (usually followed by "on" or "over"). |
| composition |
the way the parts of something are put together; order or structure. |
| contribute |
to give for a purpose. |
| dispose |
to place or arrange. |
| entrust |
to hand over to for the care or protection of. |
| eon |
a very long period of time. |
| excerpt |
a short section taken from a play, film, or written work. |
| exploit1 |
a deed of daring or courage. |
| mastery |
the full grasp of a subject or skill. |
| mute |
not able or willing to speak; silent. |
| rave |
to talk with much enthusiasm; praise. |
| romance |
a love relationship, either in life or in literature or film. |
| tolerant |
willing to accept or respect what is different in others, especially their beliefs and customs. |