| addiction |
the condition of being addicted, especially to something that is not good for one's health. |
| balm |
a soothing, healing ointment, often fragrant. |
| confront |
to meet, face, or stand up to boldly. |
| crusade |
(often capitalized) any of the wars between European Catholics and Middle Eastern Muslims between 1095 and 1291. During these wars, the Catholics tried to take territory away from the Muslims. |
| ecological |
of or pertaining to the relationships between living things and their environments. |
| hybrid |
the offspring of two plants or animals that are of different species or breeds. |
| inflame |
to stir up or intensify. |
| integrity |
a strong sense of honesty; firmness of moral character. |
| 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. |
| off-key |
not on the right musical note or pitch; flat or sharp. |
| progressive |
moving steadily forward. |
| prominent |
easy to see or notice because of some difference. |
| sanctuary |
a holy or sacred place. |
| successive |
following one after another. |
| yoke |
a pair of draft animals joined by this device. |