| census |
an official count of the people who live in a country or other area. A census is also used to collect information about these people, such as their job, age, or sex. |
| compromise |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. |
| conceptual |
of or pertaining to ideas or their formation. |
| confidential |
secret. |
| convention |
a formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests. |
| coverage |
in journalism, the reportage on a particular event or issue, or the amount or type of reportage. |
| dwell |
to think, write, or speak about over and over again for a long time (often followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| hence |
from this moment; from now. |
| hieroglyphic |
a picture or symbol that stands for a word or sound; single hieroglyphic symbol. |
| humane |
showing kindness or mercy. |
| legislate |
to create a law or laws. |
| sovereignty |
supreme power or authority, especially over a state or other political body. |
| synthesize |
to bring together or combine (separate elements) to form a whole. |
| technique |
the particular method or way of doing or performing something. |
| viable |
capable of germinating, growing, or developing, as a living organism or social organization. |