| 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. |
| dependence |
the condition of relying on another for help, or to provide what one needs. |
| dispose |
to place or arrange. |
| drab |
not bright; dull. |
| encounter |
a brief, chance meeting. |
| exploit1 |
a deed of daring or courage. |
| ingredient |
one of the parts of a mixture. |
| initiative |
the power, energy, or ability to organize or accomplish something. |
| insert |
to put or cause to be put in, into, or within. |
| interaction |
action of one upon another or others; action in response to others; influence, or effect. |
| multitude |
a large number of people, animals, or things. |
| mutual |
felt, said, or done by each for the other; shared by two or more people; given and received. |
| speculation |
the act or process of thinking, wondering, or guessing about something. |
| turmoil |
a state of great confusion or anxiety; commotion. |
| undergraduate |
a college or university student who has not yet earned a degree. |