| context |
the setting of a word or phrase in speaking or writing that determines or affects its meaning. Context can be pictures, sounds, other words, or physical surroundings. |
| demographic |
of or relating to the study of human populations, involving statistical analysis of size, distribution, density, migration, fertility, and the like. |
| deteriorate |
to become less in value or quality; decline. |
| engineering |
the study and practice of using scientific and mathematical knowledge to do practical things. Knowledge of engineering is needed to design and build roads, bridges, tools, and machines. |
| expressive |
full of feeling or meaning. |
| ignite |
to cause to begin burning; set on fire. |
| kernel |
the most basic part of something; the heart of the matter; core. |
| mislead |
to guide in a wrong direction. |
| particularly |
to an unusual degree; more than other things in a group. |
| poverty |
the condition of being poor; a lack of money. |
| refined |
displaying qualities of good breeding or sensitivity of feeling or taste. |
| shortcoming |
a fault or weakness in character, behavior, or ability. |
| specificity |
the quality of being exact, precise, or particular. |
| sponsor |
a person who takes responsibility for someone or something. |
| theological |
of, based on, or relating to matters of religion or the study of religion. |