| alteration |
the state or process of altering. |
| behalf |
support; aid (used with "in" or "on" and followed by "of"). |
| context |
the setting of a word or phrase in speaking or writing that determines or affects its meaning. Context can be pictures, sounds, other words, or physical surroundings. |
| devotion |
strong affection or loyalty. |
| dislodge |
to remove or force out of a fixed position. |
| literacy |
the state of being able to read or write. |
| mourn |
to feel or act very sad because of a death or great loss; grieve. |
| mull1 |
to think something over; ponder. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| opus |
a work of fine or literary art, especially a musical composition numbered to indicate its chronological place in the composer's works. |
| oversee |
to watch over and direct (others or their work); supervise. |
| prosecute |
to begin or carry on a court action against in order to enforce the law. |
| rebel |
one who fights against or does not obey authority. |
| testify |
to state or affirm as fact or truth, especially under oath. |
| tolerance |
willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one's own. |