| aloof |
at a distance; apart. |
| analyze |
to separate into parts for close study; examine and explain. |
| 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. |
| clause |
a group of words that has a subject and a verb. Clauses can be part or all of a sentence. |
| construe |
to comprehend or explain the meaning or intention of; assign a meaning to; interpret. |
| descendant |
one who comes from a given ancestor or ancestors. |
| endow |
to give money or property to. |
| graft |
to attach as a graft. |
| mitigate |
to lessen the force, severity, or impact of. |
| rant |
to speak or complain loudly and vehemently. |
| scope |
the range or extent of one's view or thoughts. |
| suppliant |
a person who makes a heartfelt request. |
| taxonomy |
in biology, the system of classifying plants and animals by grouping them into categories according to their similarities. |
| tranquillity |
the condition or quality of being peaceful, untroubled, or calm; serenity. |
| withhold |
to hold back; control. |