| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| audible |
heard or able to be heard. |
| autonomous |
free and independent, as a state or an organism; self-governing. |
| bribe |
something promised or given to a person as a way of getting that person to do a certain thing. |
| compel |
to force or drive to do something. |
| cooperative |
willing to work together or cooperate. |
| flank |
the area between the hip and the ribs on either side of the body. |
| formerly |
in the past; in a time before now. |
| harassment |
behavior that threatens, attacks, or offends another person repeatedly. |
| presently |
in a little while; very soon. |
| prolong |
to add length to or make last longer. |
| publication |
the act of publishing printed material. |
| retain |
to hold or keep. |
| transcribe |
to write or type a copy or full version of (something dictated or heard, shorthand notes, or the like). |
| urban |
of or having to do with a city or town. |