| assertion |
a declaration or statement, often without support or proof. |
| cryptic |
difficult to understand; ambiguous or mysterious in meaning. |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| dubious |
having or showing doubt; skeptical. |
| gorge |
a narrow space between rocky cliffs. |
| heroic |
noble and courageous. |
| historian |
one who writes about or is an expert on history. |
| humanitarian |
characterized by concern for improving the welfare of people. |
| isolate |
to set apart or separate so as to be alone. |
| morality |
general beliefs concerning what is right or wrong. |
| profitable |
of a business, bringing in more money than is spent; financially successful. |
| satisfactory |
good enough to meet a need or desire. |
| seismic |
of, concerning, or resulting from an earthquake. |
| shrine |
a sacred place or object that is devoted to some holy person or god. |
| tolerate |
to allow or accept; not oppose or attack. |