| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| apprehend |
to catch and place under arrest. |
| cancellation |
the act of omission, deletion, or invalidation. |
| futile |
unlikely to produce or incapable of producing a desired result; ineffective; useless. |
| humdrum |
lacking variety; dull, monotonous, and commonplace. |
| illuminate |
to light up; make bright with light. |
| influence |
to have an effect on a person's actions or thoughts. |
| jubilee |
a particularly celebrated anniversary, such as the fiftieth, or the celebration itself. |
| negative |
not helpful or constructive; critical; pessimistic. |
| overlook |
to fail to see or notice. |
| perishable |
likely to spoil or rot in a short time. |
| sanctuary |
a holy or sacred place. |
| splendor |
grandeur or magnificence. |
| supplement |
something necessary to complete a whole or make up for a deficiency. |
| unanimous |
in complete agreement. |