| absurd |
not at all logical; impossible to be true; ridiculous. |
| chaff |
the husks separated from grain by threshing. |
| 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. |
| consist |
to be made up or formed (usually followed by "of"). |
| consistency |
agreement or similarity between or among different things. |
| desolate |
without the things that are necessary or desirable for life. |
| equivalent |
the same as or equal to another in force, value, measure, or meaning. |
| inspiration |
a person or thing that motivates, uplifts, or gives one the confidence to do something; someone or something that inspires. |
| jaunty |
having a light manner; lively and confident. |
| melancholy |
a feeling of sadness or depression. |
| overhang |
to extend out over. |
| perishable |
likely to spoil or rot in a short time. |
| poise |
a state or position of balance. |
| radiate |
to come out in the form of rays or waves. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |