| accuracy |
the condition of being accurate. |
| comparable |
nearly the same or equal in degree or quality. |
| 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. |
| dingy |
dirty or not cared for well. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| glaze |
a shiny coating on pottery. |
| inflict |
to deal out or strike in a physical attack. |
| infrastructure |
all the basic systems that have been created in a country, especially through technology and engineering, that allow it to function well and develop. Roads are a very important part of a country's infrastructure. Without roads, it is difficult for people to travel and to work and to move products from one place to another. |
| madden |
to enrage or inflame. |
| manuscript |
a piece of writing prepared by the author before it becomes a printed article or book. |
| publicity |
information given out through the media that gets the attention of the public. |
| rational |
based on sound reasoning; sensible. |
| reckless |
paying no attention to danger; not at all careful. |
| statistical |
of, concerning, or based on information in the form of numbers that can be used to understand a complex issue or test the validity of a hypothesis. |
| tempo |
the speed at which a musical piece is to be played. |