| argumentative |
given to quarrels, debate, or violent clashes of opinion, often without a cause; contentious. |
| 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. |
| compact1 |
to pack closely and tightly together. |
| convict |
to find guilty of a crime. |
| hypothetical |
based on a premise rather than having substance in reality; supposed. |
| maelstrom |
a turbulent or overpowering situation. |
| manageable |
capable of being handled or controlled. |
| publicize |
to make widely known; advertise. |
| radiation |
the waves of energy sent out by sources of heat or light, or by radioactive material. |
| reduction |
the amount by which a thing has been lessened or reduced. |
| representative |
a person who speaks or acts for a group or community. |
| savanna |
a flat plain covered with grass that also has scattered trees. Savannas are found in Africa and other tropical regions. |
| sentinel |
one that stands guard or watches; sentry. |
| tenant |
a person or group that occupies or uses another's house, office, building, or land, especially in exchange for rent. |
| underestimate |
to appraise at too low a quantity, rate, strength, value, or the like. |