| 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. |
| contrary |
completely different; opposite. |
| covenant |
a usually formal agreement between two or more parties to engage in or refrain from something. |
| dauntless |
incapable of being discouraged or frightened off; fearless. |
| enforce |
to put in force; make people obey. |
| hulk |
an old ship that no longer is in use. |
| irrelevant |
not having anything to do with the matter being considered or talked about. |
| meditate |
to think calmly, deeply, and at length (sometimes followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| mite1 |
a tiny animal that is related to the spider. Most mites are parasites and live on other animals or plants. |
| occupant |
someone who lives or works in a place or fills a position. |
| optimist |
one who usually or in a specific instance expects a good outcome. (Cf. pessimist.) |
| placement |
the act of putting into position or the state of being put into position; location. |
| poise |
a state or position of balance. |
| reconstruction |
the act or result of rebuilding or remaking. |
| saunter |
to walk at an unhurried, leisurely pace; stroll. |