| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| cipher |
a system that substitutes letters and symbols for the letters and symbols contained in a written message in order to conceal its meaning; code. |
| commerce |
the buying and selling of goods or services; trade; business. |
| consumption |
the act or process of using up or consuming. |
| frustration |
an angry or impatient feeling caused by failing or being hindered in one's attempts to do something. |
| logic |
the process of drawing conclusions based on known principles or facts; reasoning. |
| lubricate |
to coat or supply with grease, oil, or another slippery substance. |
| mosaic |
a picture or design made with many small colored pieces of glass, tile, or stone. These pieces are fitted together and cemented into place. |
| oblige |
to make (someone) feel bound to do something or to act in a certain way. |
| plume |
a large, fluffy, colorful feather. |
| shudder |
to tremble or give a sudden shiver. |
| successor |
a person or thing that comes after or follows another. |
| vagabond |
having no permanent home; wandering from place to place; nomadic. |
| violate |
to break or fail to keep. |