| curator |
one who oversees the activities and tends the collections of a museum, library, or the like. |
| gaunt |
very thin and bony. |
| improper |
not correct. |
| investigative |
of or relating to a comprehensive process of searching for, uncovering, and examining information. |
| monarchy |
government by or in the name of a king, queen, or similar ruler, whose power may be strong or limited. |
| mosaic |
a picture or design made with many small colored pieces of glass, tile, or stone. These pieces are fitted together and cemented into place. |
| penal |
of, concerning, or giving out punishment, especially according to law. |
| rejection |
the act of refusing to accept, take, or believe. |
| slander |
a false statement or statements made to hurt someone's reputation, or the act of making such statements. |
| sole1 |
single and alone; not one among others; only. |
| sustain |
to provide with the basic necessities of life. |
| taxonomy |
in biology, the system of classifying plants and animals by grouping them into categories according to their similarities. |
| turbulent |
marked by episodes of unrest, turmoil, violence, or the like. |
| validate |
to prove acceptable; verify. |
| warranty |
a document given to the buyer of an article in which the maker agrees, within a limited period of time, to repair or replace the article if it is defective. |