| approximately |
about; almost exactly. |
| associate |
to connect with something else in one's mind. |
| converge |
to move toward or meet at a common point. |
| crucial |
very important; deciding the success or failure of something. |
| denomination |
a religious group or division. |
| formerly |
in the past; in a time before now. |
| objection |
a statement of not liking or not agreeing with something. |
| polar |
of or having to do with the North Pole or South Pole of the earth. |
| political |
having to do with the study or practice of government and its policies. |
| politics |
the work or study of government. |
| prohibition |
the act of forbidding. |
| revive |
to bring back into use or popularity. |
| taper |
to narrow. |
| unavoidable |
impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable. |
| uncertainty |
the condition or quality of being unsure or doubtful. |