| compromise |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. |
| conservative |
wanting things to stay as they are; not favoring change. |
| contemporary |
happening in or belonging to the same period of time. |
| data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
| derive |
to obtain from a particular source (usually followed by "from"). |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| intern |
a doctor who recently graduated from medical school and is working with more experienced doctors to finish training. |
| marathon |
a race in which participants run 26.2 miles. |
| millennium |
a unit of time equal to one thousand years. |
| oral |
spoken, rather than written; carried out by speaking. |
| plead |
to ask for something in a sincere or serious way. |
| renaissance |
(capitalized) the revival of art, literature, and learning that began in Europe in the 1300s and lasted into the 1600s. During the Renaissance, scholars, writers, and artists took a great interest in the writings and ideas of classical culture. |
| rustic |
living or happening in the country. |
| spangle |
a small, thin piece of shiny metal used for decoration on clothing. |
| stance |
the opinions or attitude of someone with regard to something. |