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ANTHROPOLOGIST

the science of human beings

The meaning of the word anthropologist is the science of human beings.

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renderto melt down
biennialoccurring every two years
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible