| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| bliss |
very great happiness. |
| corporate |
of or relating to a corporation. |
| degrade |
to bring down from a higher to a lower rank or degree by taking away a position or title. |
| deliberate |
said or done on purpose. |
| dictate |
to state or order with authority. |
| diva |
a renowned female opera singer; prima donna. |
| domination |
the act of controlling or governing by the use of power or influence. |
| futile |
unlikely to produce or incapable of producing a desired result; ineffective; useless. |
| innocence |
freedom from guilt, blame, or fault. |
| moreover |
beyond what has already been said; in addition; also. |
| niche |
a hollow place set into a wall to hold a statue or some other object. |
| recuperate |
to become healthy again after being ill. |
| squander |
to spend or expend (money, time, or effort) wastefully. |
| swelter |
to be afflicted by oppressive heat. |