| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| comprise |
to be made up of; consist of. |
| consecutive |
following one after another without a break. |
| constitutional |
having to do with a constitution. |
| dependence |
the condition of relying on another for help, or to provide what one needs. |
| dependent |
relying on another for help or to provide what one needs. |
| emit |
to send out or give off. |
| excel |
to do or perform better than others. |
| graft |
to attach as a graft. |
| increasingly |
more and more; to a greater and greater degree. |
| lubricate |
to coat or supply with grease, oil, or another slippery substance. |
| oversee |
to watch over and direct (others or their work); supervise. |
| resumption |
the act or fact of starting again or continuing following a pause or interruption. |
| retain |
to hold or keep. |
| tendency |
the fact of being likely to act in some way. |