grandeur
the quality or state of being grand : magnificence
deluge
an overflowing of the land by water
stave off
to fend off
levy
the imposition or collection of an assessment
pervasive
existing in or spreading through every part of something
invertebrate
lacking a spinal column also : of, relating to, or concerned with invertebrate animals
dust bowl
a region that suffers from prolonged droughts and dust storms