Human Evolution Vocabulary

noun a primate of a family (Hominidae) that includes humans and their fossil ancestors

adjective relating to or characteristic of humans or their ancestors

• The study of hominids is crucial in understanding human evolution.
• Did you know that we share a common ancestor with hominids?
• Check out those cool hominids at the zoo!
• His towering presence in the room made him seem like a hominid among mere mortals.

noun A human being, especially a person as distinguished from an animal or an alien

adjective Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings

• The study focused on the impact of technology on human behavior.
• Humans are so unpredictable sometimes.
• I can't believe some humans still fall for that scam.
• Her kindness towards others truly shows her human side.

noun a human being of either sex; a person

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• The man presented a well-researched proposal during the meeting.
• That man always has interesting stories to tell.
• Check out that man's sick ride!
• He's the man when it comes to fixing cars.

noun an extinct species of human that lived in Europe and western Asia during the late Pleistocene period

adjective relating to or characteristic of Neanderthals

• Recent archaeological findings suggest that Neanderthals were capable of complex tool-making.
• I heard that Neanderthals were actually pretty smart for their time.
• Neanderthals were like the OG humans, you know?
• His stubbornness makes him act like a Neanderthal sometimes.

noun a member of a prehistoric society characterized by the use of stone tools and the development of agriculture

• The neolith period marked the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural communities.
• I read an interesting article about neolith tools used by ancient humans.
• Neolith stuff is pretty cool to learn about.
• The neolith of technology has revolutionized the way we communicate.

adjective describing an organism that eats both plants and animals

• The bear is an omnivorous animal, meaning it eats both plants and animals.
• My friend considers himself an omnivorous eater because he enjoys a wide variety of foods.
• I'm a total omnivore when it comes to snacks - I'll eat anything!
• Her omnivorous curiosity led her to explore a wide range of topics.

noun a tool or artifact from the Paleolithic period, typically made of stone

• The study of paleolith artifacts provides valuable insights into early human history.
• Have you seen those cool paleolith tools they found at the excavation site?
• Check out these ancient paleolith goodies!
• His ideas about society are stuck in the paleolith era.

noun a hard, bonelike structure in the jaw of most vertebrates, typically attached to the jaw or rooted in sockets and typically composed of a core of soft pulp surrounded by a layer of hard dentin that is coated with cementum or enamel at the crown and used f

• The dentist recommended a root canal to save the infected tooth.
• I have a toothache and need to see a dentist soon.
• I chipped my tooth on a popcorn kernel, it's so annoying!
• She has a sweet tooth for chocolate and can't resist it.

noun The current geological age, viewed as the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment.

• The concept of the Anthropocene refers to the current geological age in which human activity is the dominant influence on climate and the environment.
• Scientists are debating whether or not we have officially entered the Anthropocene era.
• The Anthropocene is basically the era where humans have messed up the planet.
• In the Anthropocene, humans have become the architects of their own destruction through unsustainable practices.