| administration |
the people in charge of taking care of or managing something as a group. |
| aspect |
a part or element. |
| authorize |
to give official permission to; allow or approve. |
| bleak |
bare, cold, or not protected from the weather. |
| concise |
saying much in a few words; short and to the point. |
| 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. |
| embroil |
to involve in conflict. |
| forum |
a public meeting to discuss some problem of public or general interest. |
| hurtle |
to move with great speed and often with great noise. |
| institutional |
of, relating to, or resembling an institution or institutions. |
| petition |
a formal, written request by many people that is made to a person in authority. |
| restrict |
to keep within limits. |
| theory |
a reasonable, widely accepted explanation for why something happens. |
| tolerance |
willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one's own. |
| virtually |
practically; almost completely; very nearly. |