| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| attest |
to show or prove the truth of. |
| 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. |
| collaborative |
characterized by or resulting from the activity of people or organizations working together for a common purpose. |
| consideration |
careful attention or thought. |
| crusade |
(often capitalized) any of the wars between European Catholics and Middle Eastern Muslims between 1095 and 1291. During these wars, the Catholics tried to take territory away from the Muslims. |
| dingy |
dirty or not cared for well. |
| evacuate |
to leave or to empty of people for safety reasons. |
| missile |
an object or weapon that is thrown or shot at a target that is far away. |
| oversee |
to watch over and direct (others or their work); supervise. |
| privilege |
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. |
| stereotype |
a standardized and usually oversimplified and inaccurate conception held in common by many people. |
| transcription |
a written or typed copy of something dictated or heard. |
| virtual |
not actually being true or real, but seeming to be, or having the same result as if true or real. |
| withdrawal |
the state, act, or process of taking back, out, or away. |