| 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. |
| continental |
of or pertaining to the whole of one of the major land masses, such as Europe or South America. |
| creed |
a set of beliefs held by a person or group. |
| dismantle |
to tear down; take apart. |
| eradicate |
to do away with completely; wipe out. |
| hardheaded |
not easily moved, manipulated, or duped; shrewd; pragmatic. |
| insulate |
to cover, line, or surround with a material that reduces or stops the movement of heat, electricity, or sound. |
| outlook |
what may come in the future. |
| portent |
a sign of something important, and often disastrous, that is about to occur; omen. |
| precede |
to come before in time. |
| prior |
happening earlier in time or sequence. |
| stationary |
not moving; still. |
| subscribe |
to agree to pay for a certain number of issues of a publication such as a magazine. |
| woe |
great suffering or sorrow. |
| woo |
to solicit or invite (some consequence or result). |