civilization
the process by which a society or place reaches an advanced stage of social development
commerce
trade
remonstrate
plead with
austere
stern, cold, grave
erratic
not conforming to a pattern
emulate
copy, mimic
ululations
loud cries or howls, of sorrow or joy or celebration
vigil
an act of staying in place and waiting or praying
titillating
stimulating, erotically exciting
pensively
thoughtfully
parroting
echoing another's words
insouciance
a state of being nonchalant, unconcerned
footloose
free
exorcise
to get rid of, such as a demon
invectives
curses
implacable
incapable of being placated or appeased
vagaries
whims
charlatans
frauds, fakes
scion
descendant or child, especially of a wealthy family
contrite
apologetic
