distribution, especially by an authority or responsible party
The United Nations makes many fund allocations for humanitarian causes.
biologist
a scientist who studies living things
A biologist is interested in plant and animal life.
brandish
to wave or swing in a threatening or excited manner
He threatened me by brandishing a kitchen knife.
civilization
a particular well-organized and developed society
It seems that civilization is improving every year.
competence
ability, especially to execute a specifi c task
Since you have no experience, we are concerned about your competence for the job.
cradle
to hold gently in your arms or hands
The old man cradled the tiny baby in his arms.
dimensional
of or relating to a measurable aspect, such as height or width
Pictures and paintings are in general, two-dimensional objects.
erode
to break down or destroy gradually
Wind, sand and water have eroded the rocks in this area.
evolutionary
of or relating to the hereditary traits and development of species evolutionary changes have altered the way the surface of the Earth looks.
frivolous
silly; wasteful
Your complaints are very frivolous.
fundamentally
in a basic, essential manner
The judge was fundamentally opposed to allowing an extension.
halfway
in the middle of some measurable distance
We are only half-way finished the book.
inborn
natural; not learned
Humans have an inborn tolerance for risk.
inseparable
unable to be separated (from)
The two friends were inseparable so they went everywhere together.
interact
to talk or do things with other people
Chimpanzees are also social animals, so they interact with one another and they hunt in groups.
intuitive
known or perceived without evident rational thought
He had an intuitive feeling that an ominous event was about to occur.
liberation
the removal of traditional social or sexual rules, attitudes, etc.
Many countries have fought wars over liberty.
motor skills
the skills that involve the control and movement of muscles
Cursive helps develop fine motor skills of your hand and arm.
neural
of or relating to the brain or the nervous system neural networks handle many kinds of information in a brain.
panel
a group of people who answer questions or give opinions about something
The Treasury secretary chairs the panel.
perception
the way in which a person thinks about or understands something
Alcohol reduces your perception of pain.
primate
any member of the group of animals that includes human beings, apes, and monkeys
Is this animal a primate?
rotation
the act or process of moving or turning around a central point
The soldiers stood guard in rotation, each man taking four hours at a time.
select
chosen from a larger group; special
To be selected, she would have to work very hard.
snowball
to quickly increase or grow (like a snowball being rolled in snow)
From those early days the business has snowballed.
socialize
to spend time with others in a friendly way
Wolfgang and his wife socialized with some of the richest people in Vienna.
sociologist
a scientist who studies society, social institutions, and social relationships sociologists have a desire to be consistent with their words, beliefs, attitudes, and deeds.
spatial
of or relating to space and the relationship of objects within it
He was asked where the books were located to test his spatial ability.
template
a pattern or model
Force dough through a cookie press using a tree template.
temporal
of or relating to time
It is only a temporal matter and nothing serious.
testosterone
a hormone that occurs naturally in men and male animals
Men with high testosterone levels often go bald.
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