| abdomen |
the part of the body between the chest and the hips. The abdomen contains the stomach, intestines, and liver. |
| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| candid |
without deception or concealment; honest; forthright. |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| eminent |
standing above others in fame or achievement; outstanding. |
| eon |
a very long period of time. |
| grate1 |
a frame of crossed or parallel metal bars used as a covering or guard over an opening. |
| membrane |
a thin layer of tissue found in living things. Some kinds of membranes cover the outside or inside of organs. Other membranes separate or connect different parts of the body. |
| negotiable |
subject to discussion and revision, as terms in an agreement or contract. |
| oppose |
to think, act, or be against; resist. |
| parasite |
a plant, animal, or fungus that lives on or in another living thing, called the host. A parasite gets its food and energy from the host organism. |
| pedestrian |
a person who is walking. |
| sanitary |
free from things that can cause infection; clean; sterile. |
| trainee |
one who is being taught to do a particular job in a company or trade; apprentice. |
| whet |
to sharpen the cutting edge of (a knife or tool); hone. |