New Moon: The moon is not visible in the sky. Except during a solar eclipse, Waxing Crescent: The moon is less than one-half illuminated by the sun but less than one quarter illuminated. Occurs when the moon's illumination is increasing, First Quarter: The moon is one-half illuminated by the sun. Occurs when the moon's illumination is increasing, Waxing Gibbous: The moon is more than one-half illuminated by the sun but not completely illuminated. Occurs when the moon's illumination is increasing, Full Moon
Preservationist is generally understood to mean historic preservationist: one who advocates to preserve architecturally or historically significant buildings, structures, objects or sites from demolition or degradation.
Defeatism is the acceptance of defeat without struggle, often with negative connotations. It can be linked to pessimism in psychology. The term defeatism commonly is used in politics as a descriptor for an ideological stance that considers co-operation with the opposition party. In the military context, in wartime, and especially at the front, defeatism is synonymous with treason.