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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
paleoanthropology | n: the branch of anthropology concerned with the study of human evolution and development through fossilized remains, genetics, and other methods | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
fossil | n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
homosexual | adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
chimpanzee | n: a small, very intelligent ape found in west and central Africa with black or brown fur | |
hominin | n: a group of primates that include humans and their ancestors, distinguished by bipedal locomotion, large brains relative to body size, and skeletal adaptations for upright posture and locomotion | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
Australopithecus | n: any of several extinct hominid species that lived in Africa between 4 million and 1 million years ago and are considered to be among the earliest ancestors of modern humans | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
evolutionary | adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms | |
fast-forward | v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording | |
approximately | adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
sparse | adj: only in small quantities or numbers and often spread over a wide area | |
nonetheless | adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
pelvic | adj: of or relating to the pelvis, the lower part of the trunk of the human body, between the hips | |
wrist | n: the joint between the hand and the forearm; the narrow part of the hand near this joint | |
morphology | n: the study of the form and structure of plants, animals, and other organisms; the study of the alteration of word forms as they change from one part of speech to another | |
grip | n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly | |
disrupt | v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
cradle | n: a small bed for an infant, often designed to rock back and forth; a place or region where something begins or originates | |
humankind | n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth | |
numerous | adj: amounting to a large indefinite number | |
undergraduate | n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution | |
skull | n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
beloved | adj: loved very much | |
convey | v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another | |
excitement | n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness | |
renowned | adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc. | |
primary | adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle | |
analyst | n: someone whose job is to examine something to learn or understand more about it | |
excavate | v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something | |
treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
trove | n: a valuable collection of rare or interesting things, usually on the earth | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
cave | n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground | |
specie | n: coins or notes in a currency, as distinct from paper money; a chemical substance or group made up of identical molecules | |
jaw | n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information | |
cranium | n: the skull of a human or animal, which encloses and protects the brain | |
unprecedented | adj: never having been seen, done, or known before | |
specimen | n: an individual example or sample of something, typically used to represent a larger group or category | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
skeleton | n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
heaven | n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty | |
booth | n: a small enclosed space, especially one with a counter or desk, used for selling tickets, goods, or services | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
interpretation | n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious | |
suite | n: a set of rooms designated for a particular purpose or activity, especially a set of rooms in a hotel or private residence used as a living unit; a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected; the group following and attending to some important person | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
anatomy | n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants | |
framework | n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text | |
biped | n: an animal with two feet | |
ape | n: a large animal with long arms, no tail, and usually a lot of body hair, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
deliberate | adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
mosaic | n: a pattern or image made of small regular or irregular pieces of colored stone, glass, or ceramic, or the activity or method of making these | |
primitive | adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style | |
ancestral | adj: related to or connected with members of your family from the past | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
representative | n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people | |
erect | v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical | |
scarcely | adv: hardly or almost not; only just | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
assemblage | n: a collection or gathering of things or persons; a group or ensemble of items that have been brought together in a particular way | |
consist | v: to be composed or made up of | |
fragmentary | adj: consisting of small or disjointed fragments; incomplete or lacking coherence or continuity; characterized by fragmentation or disunity | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
molar | n: one of the large teeth located in the back of the mouth used for grinding and chewing food; a dental drill used for removing decay or shaping teeth; (adjective) describing a solution in which the concentration of a solute is expressed in moles per liter (mol/L) | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
anterior | adj: located in or directed toward the front | |
incisor | n: one of the front teeth in the human or animal mouth that are used for biting or cutting food; a tooth adapted for cutting | |
canine | adj: relating to or characteristic of dogs or the dog family; having qualities that are similar to those of dogs, such as loyalty or aggressiveness | |
cusp | n: a pointed end, especially the pointed end of a crescent moon or the part of a curve that is most curved | |
distinct | adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type | |
mitten | n: a glove with a separate sheath for the thumb but a combined sheath for the four fingers, typically warmer than a traditional glove | |
odd | adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two | |
crown | n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones | |
occlusal | adj: referring to the surface or point of contact between upper and lower teeth, particularly the chewing surface of the molars and premolars | |
deciduous | adj: (of plants and shrubs) shedding its foliage annually; (of teeth, antlers, etc.) shedding its body parts at the end of a period of growth | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
outline | v: to describe the main facts or aspects involved in something | |
hominid | n: a primate of a family (Hominidae) that includes humans and their fossil ancestors | |
intraspecific | adj: relating to or occurring within a single species; referring to the interactions, behaviors, or traits that occur among individuals or populations of the same species | |
variation | n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
flare | v: to burn brightly with a sudden, intense burst of flame or light; (noun) a sudden and brief burst of bright flame or light; a sudden and intense burst of radiation from the Sun’s surface | |
curve | n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape | |
humanlike | adj: resembling or having characteristics of a human, such as in appearance or behavior | |
slender | adj: thin and delicate, often in an attractive way | |
consistent | adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc. | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
geology | n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
unconscious | adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
comply | v: to obey an order, set of rules, or request | |
assess | v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
valid | adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
coexist | v: to live or exist together at the same time in the same place | |
interbreed | v: to breed between different species or varieties | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
archaeology | n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures | |
artifact | n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest | |
overlap | v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
beg | v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
ironic | adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect |