| adverse |
not helpful to one's wishes or interests. |
| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| behavioral |
of or concerning the actions and reactions of a group, person, animal, or thing. |
| concede |
to admit the truth or justice of. |
| concentration |
close attention; focused mental energy. |
| cosmos |
the universe considered as a whole. |
| dependence |
the condition of relying on another for help, or to provide what one needs. |
| duration |
the length of time during which something goes on. |
| fortitude |
strength, endurance, and patience in the face of adversity or temptation. |
| gluttonous |
inclined to eat excessively; voracious. |
| inflammatory |
tending to arouse and excite the emotions, or call forth an emotional response. |
| institute |
to bring into being or set in operation. |
| notch |
(informal) a little bit. |
| practical |
having to do with real life and experience rather than theory. |
| rehabilitation |
the act of bringing back to a healthier, stronger, or more socially respectable condition. |