| adventurous |
willing to take risks in order to find excitement; daring. |
| analogy |
similarity or correspondence between two otherwise dissimilar things. |
| ascend |
to go upward; climb; rise. |
| civilize |
to bring education and training to, especially in the arts, science, and government. |
| debris |
scattered pieces left after something has been destroyed. |
| diversion |
an act or instance of turning aside. |
| 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. |
| fascination |
the condition of having one's attention aroused and held, as by charm, beauty, or extreme interest. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| inspire |
to arouse feelings of exaltation in. |
| mourn |
to feel or act very sad because of a death or great loss; grieve. |
| nook |
a corner of a room or a small area set off from a main room. |
| stern1 |
firm and determined; not flexible. |
| subsequent |
coming or happening after; following. |
| vagabond |
having no permanent home; wandering from place to place; nomadic. |