Lesson 1a
ready to fall asleep, sleepy
drowsy
a wild rush of animals or people, usually when frightened
stampede
something that causes suffering or difficulty; a condition that is hard to bear
hardship
trying to outdo others; a game or contest
competition
to hold back care or attention; to fail to follow through
neglect
to clearly explain, show, or prove with examples, models, or experiments; to gather in public to support an opinion or cause
demonstrate
a well-known person; someone who is famous; fame
celebrity
something, such as money, that is promised for a good cause; a promise to fulfill an agreement
pledge
not used, filled, or lived in; without thought or expression
vacant
to act as a sponsor to a group, person, or event
sponsor
to move by pulling, dragging, or carting, sometimes in a vehicle; to apply force to transport something
haul
without pretending; with honesty and real feeling
sincere
to bring back to mind; to ask to return
recall
to get or gain through some effort
obtain
to send away or permit to leave; to remove from a job; to stop thinking about it
dismiss
Just right or appropriate; well matched
suitable
low in rank or position; plain, not proud or grand
humble
an agreement or understanding that can be enforced by law
contract
having to do with the main or starting point of something
basic
coming each year; once a year; lasting a year
annual
of the highest importance, necessary
essential
opinions or ideas given for a plan of action; a talk that leads to a decision; a lawyer
counsel
a section or piece; a part of the whole; a serving of food
portion
not kindly or gentle; harsh-looking
stern