anthropology
the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings
barren
completely wanting or lacking
belligerent
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
burgle
commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling
contrive
make or work out a plan for; devise
diligent
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
drenched
abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination
gingham
a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
handkerchief
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
heliotrope
green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood
highboy
a tall chest of drawers divided into two sections and supported on four legs
legacy
(law) a gift of personal property by will
lugubriousness
the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness
parlor
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
phosphate
a salt of phosphoric acid
pince-nez
spectacles clipped to the nose by a spring
radiant
radiating or as if radiating light
relations
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
retired
no longer active in your work or profession
sassy
improperly forward or bold
savant
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
sentimentality
falsely emotional in a maudlin way
spectacles
optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
torrent
an overwhelming number or amount
trellis
latticework used to support climbing plants
