people who study and think
The academics at the university did not agree with the policies.
adventures
an unusual, exciting and possibly dangerous activity such as a journey or experience
They had some exciting adventures on their vacation.
allegory
a story in which people, things, and happenings have a hidden or symbolic meaning allegories are usually used to teach a moral.
attributed
be the reason for
He attributed his longetivity to smoking a cigar every day.
authorship
with reference to an author
Establishing the authorship of ancient manuscripts is a daunting task.
civil war
a war between groups in a country
The civil war in the United States was between the north and south.
contrasted
to compare two people or things in order to show the differences between them
If you contrast the personalities of the two brothers, you will see which one took after the mother.
diverse
different from each other
San Francisco has a very diverse population.
generosity
readiness to give
He was overwhelmed by the generosity of the church.
genres
a specific type of literature, art, or music grouped according to a style or subject
The encouraged her students to read different genres in preparation for the English test.
literature
written works, such as novels, poems, and plays
She has an interest in British literature.
masterful
able to do things well
He is masterful at creating magnificent buildings.
medieval
related to the Middle Ages
Jousting was a form of entertainment during medieval times.
minstrels
a traveling musician and singer common between the 11th and 15th centuries
The minstrel's song described a romance between the king and queen.
narrative
in the form of a story
Her book was a narrative tale of a man and his search for truth.
orally
uttered by the mouth; spoken
Because he couldn't read English, the test was administered orally.
portray
to describe something or someone in a certain way
She portrayed her mother as a loving and gentle person.
recounted
to describe how something happened
He recounted the accident with much details.
romance
a love affair with excitement, adventure, and happiness
She wrote many romance novels.
virtuous
having good moral qualities
A virtuous person does not tell lies.
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