Getting the facts right about muslims

lexis

tit-for-tat adj, informal – inflicting an injury or insult in return for one received
Example: There have been numerous tit-for-tat attacks in recent weeks.
provincial adj – relating to a town / place outside the capital of a country
Eg: Provincial towns in Britain complain about the domination of London.
clash – a violent conflict or disagreement
Eg: We had to sort out several clashes between opposing football supporters.
recorded – noted down (perhaps officially)
Eg: The last recorded bout of such hot weather was in 2002.
to change for the worse – to deteriorate
Eg: Her physical condition has changed for the worse, unfortunately.
mesh verb – weave or lock together; coincide (with)
Eg: It’s been quite a challenge meshing all the different requirements together.
Eg: This doesn’t mesh with the information I’ve read.
perpetuate verb – cause to continue
Eg: I feel it’s wrong to perpetuate these false ideas.
regardless of – adverb – without considering, without regard for
Eg: I’m going ahead with my plan, regardless of your point of view.
sectarian adj – relating to or concerning a sect
Eg: Northern Ireland has been divided by the sectarian beliefs of different religious groups.
squabble – noun – noisy, trivial argument or disagreement
Eg: My mother and I have this ridiculous on-going squabble about my buying too many shoes.
permeate verb – spread throughout, pervade
Eg: A wonderful sense of harmony permeated the ceremony.
homelands – native countries, areas of origin
Eg: People often retain fond memories of their homelands years after they’ve left them.