| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| artifact |
any object made by human beings, especially one of an earlier era. |
| audible |
heard or able to be heard. |
| burial |
the act of putting a dead body underground or in the sea. |
| caravan |
a band of people traveling together. Caravans are often formed for safety when crossing a remote area like a desert. |
| complex |
difficult to understand. |
| conqueror |
one who defeats another. |
| contempt |
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy. |
| deprecate |
to disparage or treat as having small value; depreciate. |
| dubious |
having or showing doubt; skeptical. |
| impress |
to make a strong impact on (someone), especially a positive impact. |
| informal |
relaxed in style or feeling; casual. |
| literate |
able to read and write. |
| reversal |
the act of turning in or taking an opposite direction or position. |
| stellar |
brilliant; outstanding. |