| adolescence |
the period in a person's life between childhood and adulthood. |
| anticipate |
to look forward to; expect. |
| assembly |
a group of people gathered together, usually for a specific purpose. |
| coverage |
in journalism, the reportage on a particular event or issue, or the amount or type of reportage. |
| crusade |
(often capitalized) any of the wars between European Catholics and Middle Eastern Muslims between 1095 and 1291. During these wars, the Catholics tried to take territory away from the Muslims. |
| evaluate |
to judge the level or value of. |
| exotic |
from a foreign place. |
| hospitable |
open and receptive. |
| instinct |
natural behavior in an animal that is not taught by parents or experience but is simply part of what an animal is born with. |
| polarize |
to cause to concentrate around opposite points. |
| posture |
the general position of or manner of holding the body. |
| romance |
a love relationship, either in life or in literature or film. |
| sanctuary |
a holy or sacred place. |
| suitable |
right for the situation or purpose; fitting. |
| transient |
brief in duration; temporary. |