| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| analysis |
a careful study of the parts of something in order to understand more about the whole. |
| controversial |
causing arguments. |
| developmental |
of or having to do with how someone or something grows and evolves from the earliest stages. |
| dynasty |
a series of rulers from the same family or group. |
| eclipse |
the blocking from view of the sun, a moon, or a planet by another heavenly body. In an eclipse of the sun, the sun is hidden from earth's view by the moon passing between the sun and the earth. |
| escapade |
a wild adventure or prank, usually mischievous or mildly wicked. |
| explosive |
able to cause an explosion. |
| hypothesis |
a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study. |
| onset |
the early stage; beginning. |
| pension |
money paid at regular times by a former employer to a person who has retired, or by the government to a person who is not able to work. |
| profit |
the amount of money made by a business that is more than the amount put in at the start or paid out as expenses. |
| profound |
coming from or going to a great depth. |
| revival |
the act or process of renewing or reviving. |
| subdue |
to overcome or conquer, as by military victory. |