minimize loss or risk

Gradual increase; an added part or addition

Any object made by humans, especially those from an earlier time, such as those excavated by archaeologists

be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

In harmony; in sympathetic relationship

liveliness and eagerness

Be older than, precede in time; assign to an earlier date

Degrade or humble; to lower in rank, status, or esteem

Although, even though

offering little or no hope