2. dumbfound To make speechless with amazement

3. ensue To follow; to come as a result of or at a later time

4. era A particular period in history

5. flourish 1. To thrive or prosper 2. To wave in the air

6. garrison Soldiers

7. grievous Causing grief or pain; hard to bear

8. Hoard To save and put away, especially secretly

9. inundate To cover; as with water from a flood

10. invincible Impossible to defend

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

12. placate To stop from being angry; to calm

13. Principal Most important

14. recede To move back or to drop; to a lower level

15. ruthless Showing no mercy; pitiless.