anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
bizarre |
strikingly odd or unusual, especially in appearance or behavior. |
cylinder |
a solid figure with a shape similar to that of a can, a round flat cake, or a round tube with closed ends. A cylinder has parallel circular faces joined by one curved face. |
decisive |
able to make firm decisions or end arguments. |
delegate |
a person who is chosen to speak or act for others. |
excerpt |
a short section taken from a play, film, or written work. |
impartial |
not favoring one more than another; not prejudiced; fair. |
legislation |
a law made by a body of government. |
martial |
having to do with war or military activities. |
mobile |
able to move or be moved easily from one place or position to another. |
rebound |
to bounce or leap back or away after hitting something. |
sensitivity |
the quality of being acutely responsive mentally or emotionally. |
sentiment |
a way of thinking or feeling about something. |
warranty |
a document given to the buyer of an article in which the maker agrees, within a limited period of time, to repair or replace the article if it is defective. |