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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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epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
abateto decrease in force or intensity
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antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
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limpto walk lamely