| administrative |
of or pertaining to matters of management or to people involved in the daily running of institutions or businesses. |
| baroque |
(often capitalized) the style or period in art, music, and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, characterized by bold and elaborate forms of ornamentation. |
| construct |
to build; put together. |
| debris |
scattered pieces left after something has been destroyed. |
| elude |
to get away from or avoid by speed or skill. |
| endorsement |
a statement given in support of a person or product, as in an advertisement or political campaign. |
| irk |
to annoy, irritate, or exasperate. |
| marvel |
a thing, person, or event that causes wonder or amazement. |
| mortgage |
a written agreement by which a bank or other institution agrees to lend money so that one can buy a property. The bank holds a claim to this property until the money is paid back. |
| mosaic |
a picture or design made with many small colored pieces of glass, tile, or stone. These pieces are fitted together and cemented into place. |
| persuasion |
the act of convincing someone to believe something or do something. |
| rapture |
great happiness, joy, or ecstasy; bliss. |
| regain |
to get back; recover. |
| unstable |
likely to change suddenly. |
| utmost |
of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity; greatest. |