Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7 ch. 9

ensue

to follow; to come as a result of or at a later time

dumbfound

to make speechless with amazement

nomad

a member of a group that settles briefly in one place and then moves on to another

era

a particular period in history

grievous

causing grief or pain; hard to bear

invincible

impossible to defeat

principal

most important; 1. a person or thing that is of the greatest importance 2. The head of a school 3. The sum of money owed, not including the interest

ruthless

showing no mercy; pitiless

garrison

soldiers stationed in a place to protect it 2. A military place of protection, together with its soldiers and weapons; to provide soldiers with a place to live

sacrifice

something given up for the sake of another 2. An offering to a god 3. To offer something of value to a god

inundate

to cover, as with water from a flood 2. To load with an excessive amount or number of something

recede

to move back or to drop to a lower level; to become fainter

hoard

to save and put away, especially secretly; anything put away in such a manner

placate

to stop from being angry; to calm

flourish

to thrive or prosper 2. To wave in the air; a sweeping motion 3. A showy burst of music 4. A fuancy line or curve added to something written