| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| climax |
the most exciting or interesting point in a series of events. |
| consent |
to give permission or approval; agree (often followed by "to"). |
| dilute |
to make thinner or weaker by adding a liquid. |
| diminish |
to make smaller or cause to appear smaller in size or importance. |
| disrupt |
to disturb or cause confusion in. |
| eligible |
qualified for something; in a position to be chosen. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| misunderstand |
to fail to understand correctly; give the wrong meaning to. |
| provision |
the act of giving something needed; providing. |
| qualitative |
of or concerning the nature or attributes of something, as opposed to its amount. (Cf. quantitative.) |
| regain |
to get back; recover. |
| taxonomy |
in biology, the system of classifying plants and animals by grouping them into categories according to their similarities. |
| vagabond |
having no permanent home; wandering from place to place; nomadic. |
| versatile |
able to do many different things well. |