| assert |
to state with force or confidence. |
| await |
to look forward to, or to stay in one place or condition in order to be ready for (someone or something). |
| broker |
a person whose business is to negotiate buying and selling, especially of stocks or real estate, on another's behalf. |
| 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. |
| enliven |
to cause to be lively or cheerful. |
| enumeration |
the act or process of naming or listing one by one. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| imprison |
to put or keep in a prison. |
| inevitable |
certain to happen; not able to be avoided. |
| litigation |
the act of engaging in a lawsuit. |
| practitioner |
a person working in a trade, occupation, or profession. |
| quarantine |
the keeping of a person, animal, or thing away from others to stop a disease from spreading. |
| tuition |
the charge for being taught at a college or private school. |
| venom |
the poison that certain snakes, insects, scorpions, and other animals produce. Venom is put into prey by biting or stinging. |
| withstand |
to resist or stand up to; bear. |