Pax Ch 21-28

crude

• something that's not perfect; something in its natural state

• a refined and polished object

• a complex and intricate design

• a synthetic and artificial product

revere

• to have a lot of respect or admiration for something

• to criticize or belittle something

• to ignore or overlook something

• to fear or dread something

keen

• being really eager or excited about something

• feeling indifferent or apathetic

• being overly critical or negative

• showing a lack of interest

astounded

• to be shocked or surprised

• to be bored or uninterested

• to be confused or uncertain

• to be excited or thrilled

steel

• to prepare yourself to face a challenge or something difficult

• to create a strong and durable material

• to bend or shape metal

• to cut through obstacles easily

iridescent

• something that shimmers and changes colors when looked at from different angles

• a type of fabric that is soft and smooth

• a color that is dull and lifeless

• a pattern that is only visible in bright light

primitive

• something very basic or simple, like the earliest ways of doing things

• a complex system of modern technology

• a type of advanced civilization

• a form of artistic expression

composure

• staying calm and in control, even when things are difficult

• a state of confusion and chaos

• an overwhelming sense of anxiety

• the act of expressing strong emotions