| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| buoyant |
lighthearted or cheerful. |
| conserve |
to keep safe from loss, waste, or destruction. |
| debate |
to discuss the different sides of a subject or issue. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| descriptive |
using or full of description. |
| desolate |
without the things that are necessary or desirable for life. |
| fugitive |
a person who is escaping or running away. |
| legendary |
having to do with or like a legend. |
| oblige |
to make (someone) feel bound to do something or to act in a certain way. |
| quay |
a pier, wharf, or other landing place for loading and unloading boats or ships. |
| suitable |
right for the situation or purpose; fitting. |
| unavoidable |
impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable. |
| unstable |
likely to change suddenly. |
| verdict |
the decision of a judge or jury in a law case. |