| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| attire |
to dress up in fancy clothes. |
| balm |
a soothing, healing ointment, often fragrant. |
| bleak |
bare, cold, or not protected from the weather. |
| burly |
having a large, husky, and strong body. |
| capacity |
the amount that can be held in a particular space. |
| cockpit |
the area from which the pilot and crew control an airplane. |
| collage |
a type of art work in which different kinds of materials are pasted onto a surface to make a picture. These materials can be anything from paper and photographs, to cloth and buttons. |
| deft |
skillful, quick, and clever in action. |
| harmony |
being in agreement; unity. |
| lust |
a strong desire for something (usually followed by "for"). |
| propel |
to cause to move forward; thrust, push, or drive. |
| restrain |
to hold back or control. |
| resumption |
the act or fact of starting again or continuing following a pause or interruption. |
| toxic |
acting as or like a poison; injurious or deadly. |