| bisect |
to cut or split into two equal parts. |
| conquest |
the act or process of overcoming or defeating. |
| devout |
devoted to religion. |
| impartial |
not favoring one more than another; not prejudiced; fair. |
| inflammatory |
tending to arouse and excite the emotions, or call forth an emotional response. |
| litigation |
the act of engaging in a lawsuit. |
| long-term |
covering an extended period of time. |
| metaphor |
a phrase that describes something by comparing it to some other thing. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| prolong |
to add length to or make last longer. |
| resignation |
the act of giving up a job or other position, or a formal letter announcing this. |
| resistance |
the act or process of fighting against or opposing something. |
| subsidize |
to provide financial assistance for; support with money. |
| typhoon |
a hurricane that occurs in the western Pacific area and the China Sea. |
| verge |
the border or edge of something. |