| adjacent |
near or next to. |
| agony |
great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time. |
| apprehend |
to catch and place under arrest. |
| confidential |
secret. |
| considerably |
to a quite large degree or extent. |
| 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. |
| dominate |
to control by the use of power; rule. |
| eon |
a very long period of time. |
| famine |
a great lack of food over a wide area. |
| jovial |
very cheerful, friendly, and merry; jolly. |
| legislature |
a group of people within a government that has the power to make or change laws. |
| milestone |
an important event or turning point in history or in a person's life. |
| poverty |
the condition of being poor; a lack of money. |
| presently |
in a little while; very soon. |