Wordly Wise Book 7 Lesson 9
era
a particular period in history
ensue
to follow; to come as a result of or at a later time
dumbfound
to make speechless with amazement
recede
to move back or to drop to a lower level
nomad
a member of a group that settles briefly in one place and then moves to another
grievous
causing grief or pain; hard to bear
invincible
impossible to be defeated
principal
most important
ruthless
showing no mercy; pitiless
garrison
soldiers stationed in a place to protect it
sacrifice
something given up for the sake of another
inundate
to cover, as with water from a flood
hoard
to save and put away, especially secretly
placate
to stop from being angry; to calm
flourish
to thrive or prosper