| amnesty |
a general pardon given by a government, especially for political offenses. |
| bizarre |
strikingly odd or unusual, especially in appearance or behavior. |
| 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. |
| incite |
to bring about, especially by angering or upsetting. |
| optimum |
the situation, quantity, degree, or other condition that is most desirable. |
| progressive |
moving steadily forward. |
| publicity |
information given out through the media that gets the attention of the public. |
| rational |
based on sound reasoning; sensible. |
| reasonable |
using good sense and clear thinking. |
| sanctuary |
a holy or sacred place. |
| scorch |
to burn slightly. |
| shudder |
to tremble or give a sudden shiver. |
| ultimate |
last or farthest in a progression; final. |
| unfamiliar |
not known or experienced before; unusual; strange. |
| vigilante |
one who seeks to avenge a crime or injury or to punish a suspected criminal without legal authority or due process. |