| bisect |
to cut or split into two equal parts. |
| conviction |
the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime. |
| 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. |
| inactive |
not moving or operating; inert; quiescent. |
| isolate |
to set apart or separate so as to be alone. |
| levee |
an embankment built to keep river water from flooding the land. |
| mastery |
the full grasp of a subject or skill. |
| obsolete |
no longer in use. |
| parental |
of or relating to the role of a mother or father. |
| revise |
to change or make different. |
| saga |
a medieval Nordic or Icelandic prose narrative, especially one describing the historical or legendary exploits of a single person or family. |
| satisfactory |
good enough to meet a need or desire. |
| spry |
moving in a brisk and lively way; nimble. |
| torso |
the human body from neck to hips; trunk. |
| yearn |
to have a strong desire, craving, or wish for something. |