| ambiguity |
uncertainty or vagueness in meaning, intention, or the like. |
| authorize |
to give official permission to; allow or approve. |
| bankruptcy |
the legal inability to pay debts. |
| consequence |
that which follows; result. |
| 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. |
| dauntless |
incapable of being discouraged or frightened off; fearless. |
| gape |
to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, especially with the mouth open. |
| negate |
to render ineffective or invalid; nullify. |
| nomad |
a member of a group or tribe that has no fixed home and moves from place to place. |
| obesity |
the condition of being exceedingly and unhealthily overweight. |
| output |
the amount produced in a given time period. |
| prolong |
to add length to or make last longer. |
| spasm |
a sudden uncontrolled contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. |
| stimulus |
something that causes or increases action, feeling, or thought. |
| verdict |
the decision of a judge or jury in a law case. |