cam 13 test 3 whatever happened to the harappan civilisation

flourished

to develop quickly and become successful or common

thrive

to become, and continue to be, successful, strong, healthy, etc.

demise

the end or failure of an institution, an idea, a company, etc.

succumb to something

to not be able to fight an attack, a temptation, etc

provision

supplies of food and drink, especially for a long journey

settlements

a place where people have come to live and make their homes, especially where few or no people lived before

flawed

not perfect or correct

monsoon

a period of heavy rain in summer in South Asia; the rain that falls during this period

abrupt

sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way

evaporation

the process of a liquid changing or being changed into a gas

adjust

to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better

proactive

(of a person or policy) controlling a situation by making things happen rather than waiting for things to happen and then reacting to them