| Aurora |
bands or streamers of light that appear in the sky at night in areas around the magnetic poles, caused by solar particles striking atoms in the outer part of the earth's atmosphere. |
| avenge |
to inflict punishment or cause suffering as retribution for. |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. |
| equitable |
characterized by fairness; just. |
| favorable |
showing the promise of something good. |
| hue |
a particular color, such as sky blue; shade. |
| maniac |
a person who has a very strong desire or enthusiasm for something. |
| metropolitan |
having to do with a large city and the communities around it. |
| mortgage |
a written agreement by which a bank or other institution agrees to lend money so that one can buy a property. The bank holds a claim to this property until the money is paid back. |
| opus |
a work of fine or literary art, especially a musical composition numbered to indicate its chronological place in the composer's works. |
| partition |
a wall or partial wall that separates or divides space. |
| quagmire |
an unpleasant situation that is difficult to escape. |
| qualification |
something that makes a person fit for an activity or job. |
| revival |
the act or process of renewing or reviving. |
| subsidize |
to provide financial assistance for; support with money. |