| alternative |
one of two or more choices. |
| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| bureaucracy |
an organized group of hired officials, especially governmental. |
| 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. |
| eclipse |
the blocking from view of the sun, a moon, or a planet by another heavenly body. In an eclipse of the sun, the sun is hidden from earth's view by the moon passing between the sun and the earth. |
| estate |
a piece of land with a large house on it. |
| hearty |
full of warmth and enthusiasm; friendly. |
| juror |
a person who is a member of a jury. |
| minimal |
of, pertaining to, or being the smallest or least possible in quantity, degree, or size. |
| neutralize |
to cause to have no effect or become useless. |
| norm |
a model or standard, especially one that is generally accepted or followed. |
| occasionally |
at times; now and then; not frequently. |
| phenomenon |
a happening or fact that can be seen or known through the senses. |
| significant |
being or causing something of importance. |
| sovereignty |
supreme power or authority, especially over a state or other political body. |