| 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. |
| climax |
the most exciting or interesting point in a series of events. |
| democrat |
a member of the Democratic Party of the United States. |
| enthrall |
to hold the complete attention of; fascinate. |
| fatality |
a sudden or unexpected death. |
| hovel |
a small, uncomfortable, dirty house or hut. |
| intensity |
strength or energy of thought or action. |
| madden |
to enrage or inflame. |
| negative |
not helpful or constructive; critical; pessimistic. |
| periodic |
happening or appearing at regular times. |
| quirky |
characterized by oddities or peculiarities. |
| transitional |
of or pertaining to a change from one position, stage, or situation to another. |
| unify |
to make into a single unit or thing; bring together; unite. |
| writhe |
to twist and turn the body as in pain, discomfort, struggle, or embarrassment; squirm. |
| zeal |
great enthusiasm for a person or cause. |