| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| citadel |
a fortress built on a high place in or near a city. |
| fulfill |
to do or carry out as expected or required. |
| institutional |
of, relating to, or resembling an institution or institutions. |
| investment |
that which is invested. |
| optimist |
one who usually or in a specific instance expects a good outcome. (Cf. pessimist.) |
| penetrate |
to pierce or go into or through. |
| peninsula |
a piece of land surrounded on nearly all sides by water. It is connected to a larger body of land by a usually narrow strip of land. |
| radiant |
sending out heat or rays of light; shining brightly. |
| slaughter |
the killing and butchering of animals for food. |
| startling |
causing one to move suddenly or involuntarily because loud, sudden, or unexpected. |
| summon |
to call to appear for a particular purpose. |
| tarry1 |
to delay or postpone starting or acting; linger. |
| visualize |
to form a picture of in the mind. |
| writhe |
to twist and turn the body as in pain, discomfort, struggle, or embarrassment; squirm. |