| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| acknowledgment |
the act of acknowledging. |
| actual |
truly existing, or being something that is real or true. |
| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| 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. |
| elope |
to run away and marry in secret. |
| escalate |
to increase in intensity, scope, or size. |
| expectation |
the act of waiting for or looking forward to. |
| incompatible |
not able to be together in a peaceful or happy way. |
| missionary |
a person who is sent by a church or religious order to a foreign country to teach, convert, heal, or serve. |
| mobility |
the quality of moving or being moved easily from place to place, or of having ease and flexibility of motion. |
| norm |
a model or standard, especially one that is generally accepted or followed. |
| so-called |
improperly or incorrectly called. |
| summon |
to call to appear for a particular purpose. |
| technician |
a person whose work requires special skills. |