| acclimate |
to become used to new weather conditions or surroundings. |
| affluence |
material wealth. |
| apocalypse |
any instance of terrible destruction and devastation, especially on a scale that could bring about an end to the world. |
| brazen |
shameless; bold. |
| conjecture |
the making of a guess or inference, especially with little evidence. |
| epoch |
an important period in human history. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| mellifluous |
flowing and sweet, as though with honey. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| raiment |
clothing; dress; apparel. |
| servile |
very submissive to another's authority; slavish. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |
| vantage |
a position or situation that offers a broad or especially good view, comprehension, or the like. |