| architecture |
the act or process of designing buildings, or the profession of an architect. |
| behalf |
support; aid (used with "in" or "on" and followed by "of"). |
| denomination |
a religious group or division. |
| equitable |
characterized by fairness; just. |
| gale |
a strong wind of about thirty to sixty miles per hour. |
| hospitality |
friendly, warm, and generous ways of entertaining or taking care of guests or strangers. |
| interpret |
to decide on or explain the meaning of. |
| malicious |
having or reflecting a wish to harm. |
| passport |
an official document that shows that the holder is a citizen of a country. A passport gives one the right to travel in other countries and return to one's own country. |
| political |
having to do with the study or practice of government and its policies. |
| ponder |
to think about something deeply and carefully. |
| refuge |
a place that protects from danger or difficulty. |
| terrain |
land or ground, or the natural characteristics of its surface. |
| tribute |
something given, done, or said to express respect or thanks. |
| waver1 |
to move back and forth in a fluttering motion; sway. |