| 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. |
| convex |
having a surface or edge that curves outward like the outside of a ball. |
| denomination |
a religious group or division. |
| dictator |
a ruler who has total authority. |
| discount |
an amount taken away from the full or regular price or cost. |
| garment |
any piece of clothing. |
| intermediate |
being or happening between two things, stages, positions, or persons; being in the middle. |
| intervention |
the act of interfering so as to prevent something from happening |
| methodology |
a body of procedures, principles, and rules used for a specific activity or branch of knowledge. |
| nutrient |
something in food that helps people, animals, and plants live and grow. |
| parch |
to make very dry by heating. |
| reduction |
the amount by which a thing has been lessened or reduced. |
| selfless |
having or showing an unselfish lack of concern for oneself and one's interests. |
| taper |
to narrow. |
| verge |
the border or edge of something. |