| adaptive |
capable of changing in response to changes in environment. |
| bleak |
bare, cold, or not protected from the weather. |
| category |
a particular section of a main group; class. |
| civilization |
an advanced state of development of a society as judged by such things as having a system of government and laws, using a written language, and keeping written records. |
| ecstasy |
a feeling of great pleasure or joy. |
| mislead |
to guide in a wrong direction. |
| mockery |
contempt, derision, or ridicule, or an instance of this. |
| plaza |
a public square or open space in the center of a town. |
| quagmire |
an unpleasant situation that is difficult to escape. |
| reliance |
the act of relying or depending. |
| self-deprecation |
the act of belittling or disparaging oneself. |
| significance |
great value; importance. |
| violation |
the act of breaking or breaching a law, rule, or agreement. |
| whim |
a sudden desire, thought, or change of mind. |
| yearn |
to have a strong desire, craving, or wish for something. |