Glossary

Buttes-A hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding area and has sloping sides and a flat top.

Democracy- The common people, considered as the primary source of political power.

Dynamite-Any of a class of powerful explosives composed of nitroglycerin or ammonium nitrate dispersed in an absorbent medium with a combustible dope, such as wood pulp, and an antacid, such as calcium carbonate, used in blasting and mining.

Expertise-Skill or knowledge in a particular area

Financial- having to do with money

Gorge-A deep narrow passage with steep rocky sides; a ravine

Immoralization- One not subject to death.

Majestic-having or displaying great dignity or nobility.

Mesas A broad, flat-topped elevation with one or more cliff like sides.

Prior-Preceding in time or order

Definitions were taken from Dictionary.com

Home