| contemplate |
to look at carefully for a long time. |
| deviation |
difference or divergence, as from a typical pattern, accepted social norms, political orthodoxy, or the like. |
| enunciate |
to pronounce words, especially in a clear and distinct voice. |
| esteem |
to have a high opinion of; respect; honor. |
| forum |
a public meeting to discuss some problem of public or general interest. |
| integrated |
allowing or having members of equal standing from different ethnic, racial, and religious groups. |
| interval |
the period of time between two events or situations. |
| 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. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| ordain |
to admit to the clergy as a priest, minister, or rabbi in a formal ceremony. |
| preferential |
giving advantage to one over others. |
| presume |
to take for granted; assume. |
| progressive |
moving steadily forward. |
| sermon |
a talk given during a religious service. |