| assertion |
a declaration or statement, often without support or proof. |
| broaden |
to make or become broad or broader. |
| clammy |
unpleasantly moist, cool, and sticky. |
| 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. |
| desolate |
without the things that are necessary or desirable for life. |
| grimy |
covered or filled with dirt or soil; extremely dirty. |
| maturity |
the state of being fully grown or developed. |
| nevertheless |
however; still. |
| pathetic |
causing feelings of pity or sorrow. |
| qualification |
something that makes a person fit for an activity or job. |
| quirk |
an odd personal trait; idiosyncrasy. |
| separation |
the act of dividing or keeping apart or the condition of being kept apart. |
| simulation |
something that imitates or resembles, or the fact of resemblance itself. |
| spectator |
one that watches or observes. |
| urban |
of or having to do with a city or town. |