New Vocab Words Flashcards
REFUTE
v. To prove false by argument or evidence
ARTIFACT
n. Something created by humans, usually for a practical purpose
COMPILE
v. To put together by gathering from many sources
ANTHROPOLOGY
n. The science or study of human beings, including their physical characteristics and cultures
PRESUMED
adj. Thought to be true
FRACTIOUS
adj. Hard to manage or hold together
POSSE
n. A band
EXODUS
n. A mass departure
MARAUDING
adj. Roaming about in search of plunder
SUBSIST
v. To support oneself at a minimal level
BOON
n. A benefit; blessing
MOMENTOUS
adj. Of great importance
DEFAULT
v. To fail to keep a promise, especially a promise to repay a loan
LEGITIMATE
adj. Justifiable, reasonable
MILITANCY
n. The act of aggressively supporting a political or social cause