| advent |
the arrival or coming to exist, especially of something important. |
| anthem |
a song of praise or patriotism. |
| asset |
something useful or valuable. |
| capitalism |
an economic system in which land, factories, and other resources are owned by individuals instead of the government. In this system, the prices of things we buy are decided by the people who sell them and not by the government. |
| conjunction |
a word that connects other words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. "And," "while," and "because" are some conjunctions. |
| daub |
to smear or cover with something soft and sticky, such as paint. |
| elope |
to run away and marry in secret. |
| fanatic |
a person who is enthusiastic about something in a way that is extreme or not reasonable. |
| interpret |
to decide on or explain the meaning of. |
| literary |
having to do with poems, novels, plays, and essays, or those who write or read them. |
| matrix |
an environment that gives form to or provides for the origin or development of something. |
| obligate |
to make someone do something because of a law or moral principle. |
| outrage |
an act that causes a strong feeling of anger because of its violence or cruelty. |
| snub |
to ignore as a way to show dislike, dissatisfaction, or contempt. |
| turmoil |
a state of great confusion or anxiety; commotion. |