Anthropological Vocabulary

noun a movable item of personal property, especially one that is not real estate

adjective relating to or consisting of chattels

• The legal term 'chattel' refers to personal property such as furniture or vehicles.
• I need to sell some of my chattel to make some extra cash.
• I can't believe he just took my chattel without asking!
• In her eyes, he was nothing more than a mere chattel to be used and discarded.

verb to cause someone to lose familiarity or habituation with something

adjective not accustomed or used to something

• After living abroad for several years, she found herself disaccustomed to the customs of her home country.
• I've been away from the city for so long, I feel disaccustomed to the hustle and bustle.
• He was disaccustomed to pulling all-nighters, so he struggled to stay awake during the party.
• Having grown up in a small town, she felt disaccustomed to the fast-paced lifestyle of the city.

noun a type of art or design that involves carving or engraving, especially on gems or seals

• The museum curator was impressed by the intricate glyptic details on the ancient artifact.
• Check out the cool designs on this glyptic sculpture!
• That glyptic carving is totally rad!
• Her words were like glyptic engravings on his heart, leaving a lasting impression.

adjective having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment

• The sapient beings were able to solve complex problems through their advanced intellect.
• She's one of the most sapient people I know when it comes to making decisions.
• That dude is seriously sapient, he always knows the right thing to do.
• The sapient tree seemed to whisper ancient wisdom to those who passed by.