Epoch
/ˈepək/ noun
a period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.

Irrigate
/ˈirəɡāt/ verb
supply water to (land or crops) to help growth, typically by means of channels.

Predecessor
/ˈpredəˌsesər/ noun
a thing that has been followed or replaced by another.

Archaic
/ärˈkāik/ adjective
no longer in everyday use but sometimes used to impart an old-fashioned flavor.

Vaudeville
/ˈvôd(ə)ˌvil/ noun
a type of entertainment popular chiefly in the US in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of specialty acts such as burlesque comedy and song and dance.

Extinct
/ikˈstiNG(k)t/ adjective
having no living members; no longer in existence or use.

Steeped
/stēped/ verb
thoroughly saturated, soaked, or imbued with something.

Impractical
/imˈpraktək(ə)l/ adjective
not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic.

Skepticism
/ˈskeptəˌsiz(ə)m/ noun
an attitude of doubt or disbelief.

Centennial
/senˈtenēəl/ adjective
a period of one hundred years.

Dominant
/ˈdämənənt/ adjective
most important, powerful, or influential; exercising control or influence over all others.

Exquisite
/ekˈskwizət/ adjective
extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.

Legacy
/ˈleɡəsē/ noun
the long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past, or of a person’s or entities life.