| myth |
a story or group of stories that form part of the traditional knowledge of a society. Myths often use imaginative plots and characters to explain how the world began and why nature and people behave the way they do. [1/2 definitions] |
| overhear |
to hear without the speaker's knowledge. |
| philosopher |
one who studies the nature of life, truth, knowledge, and other important human matters. |
| philosophy |
the study of the nature of life, truth, knowledge, and other important human matters, [1/2 definitions] |
| precocious |
having the skills or knowledge of a much older person. |
| province |
an area of knowledge, authority, or activity. [1/3 definitions] |
| quiz |
to question in order to test knowledge. [1/3 definitions] |
| recognize |
to be able to distinguish what something is based on knowledge of the features or characteristics of that thing. [1/3 definitions] |
| refresh |
to bring back knowledge or memory to. [1/2 definitions] |
| scholar |
a person who has much knowledge, usually acquired from research and study. [1/2 definitions] |
| secret |
something hidden on purpose, such as knowledge or information. [1/5 definitions] |
| shame |
a painful feeling brought about by the knowledge that one has done something wrong or not proper. [1/7 definitions] |
| snob |
a person who is sure of or proud of his or her superiority in a field of knowledge. [1/2 definitions] |
| sophisticated |
having or showing a lot of knowledge or experience; not ignorant or simple. |
| specialist |
a person who has knowledge or is an expert in a single area of study. |
| sphere |
a field or area that someone or something has knowledge or power in. [1/2 definitions] |
| streetwise |
having knowledge about what goes on and the ability to survive in a city. |
| study |
a branch of knowledge; subject. [3/10 definitions] |
| teach |
to show or help to gain knowledge. [1/3 definitions] |
| technology |
a field of knowledge having to do with the practical applications of science and industry, or the inventions and methods of solving problems that are produced through research in these areas. [1/2 definitions] |
| understanding |
knowledge or skill in a particular area. [1/6 definitions] |