| bankrupt |
not able to pay money owed and free by law from having to pay. |
| chronological |
according to the order in which things happen. |
| contrast |
to compare in order to make differences clear. |
| epic |
having to do with a long poem that tells the story of a hero or heroine. |
| fraud |
the use of lies or tricks to cheat or take advantage of in a way that is often against the law. |
| haphazard |
having no order; without aim or purpose. |
| inanimate |
not having or showing the characteristics associated with life; lifeless. |
| intertwine |
to twist together, one about the other; interlace or interlock. |
| interval |
the period of time between two events or situations. |
| lush |
growing thick and healthy. |
| mince |
to cut into very small, fine pieces. |
| narrative |
a story, description, or account of events. |
| procession |
the act of moving forward in a formal, orderly way. |
| profound |
coming from or going to a great depth. |
| renaissance |
(capitalized) the revival of art, literature, and learning that began in Europe in the 1300s and lasted into the 1600s. During the Renaissance, scholars, writers, and artists took a great interest in the writings and ideas of classical culture. |