| alteration |
the state or process of altering. |
| component |
a part of something. |
| credibility |
the quality of being believable, or the power to cause others to believe. |
| flourish |
to grow in a strong, healthy way. |
| levy |
the collection by a government of money, property, or troops. |
| liberal |
generous. |
| logical |
resulting from clear thinking; sound. |
| metropolitan |
having to do with a large city and the communities around it. |
| pinpoint |
to find or explain exactly. |
| radiant |
sending out heat or rays of light; shining brightly. |
| scenario |
a detailed outline or summary of a play, film, or book. |
| statistics |
(used with a singular verb) the mathematical study of numerical information, especially representative information about a limited portion of a population that is used to make generalized conclusions about the whole. |
| symbolic |
acting as a symbol (often followed by "of"). |
| thwart |
to hinder, oppose, or frustrate. |
| tolerance |
willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one's own. |