| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| anticipate |
to look forward to; expect. |
| bizarre |
strikingly odd or unusual, especially in appearance or behavior. |
| contrite |
feeling deep guilt for one's wrongdoing or shortcoming and desiring to make amends for it; remorseful; repentant. |
| delinquent |
neglectful of a duty or guilty of an offense or violation of the law. |
| diverse |
of different kinds or sorts. |
| inactive |
not moving or operating; inert; quiescent. |
| mandate |
to require by law or because of a vote of the people. |
| minimal |
of, pertaining to, or being the smallest or least possible in quantity, degree, or size. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| render |
to cause to become; make. |
| scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |
| shrine |
a sacred place or object that is devoted to some holy person or god. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |
| waive |
to forgo or give up (a right, claim, or privilege). |