| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| cipher |
a system that substitutes letters and symbols for the letters and symbols contained in a written message in order to conceal its meaning; code. |
| civilize |
to bring education and training to, especially in the arts, science, and government. |
| clarity |
the state or condition of being clear or being understood. |
| consequently |
as a result; therefore. |
| disarm |
to take away the weapons of; divest of the means of attack or defense. |
| endure |
to bear up under or function in spite of. |
| evolution |
the process of changing and adapting to an environment over time. |
| influential |
having power or authority; able to affect others. |
| similarity |
the state or quality of being similar; resemblance. |
| skulk |
to hide or wait in hiding; lurk. |
| squeamish |
nauseated, or tending to be easily nauseated or disgusted; queasy. |
| tranquil |
without noise or excitement; calm; steady; peaceful. |
| unexpected |
unforeseen; surprising. |
| unidentified |
having an unknown or as yet undetermined name or nature; not identified. |