Unit 1-2
(adj.) not used, filled, or lived in; without thought or expression
vacant
(adj.) firmly or solidly built; determined
sturdy
(v.) to put things in neat or proper order
(adj.) neat and in good order; comfortable or large in amount
tidy
(adj.) related to the simplest or beginning level of something
elementary
(n.) an agreement or contract between countries, arrived at after talks and compromise; the legal document representing such an agreement
treaty
(v.) to hold back care or attention; to fail to follow through
(n.) a steady lack of care due to carelessness or laziness
neglect
(n.) the regular or fixed way in which a thing is done; an act or skit
(adj.) normal, predictable, or commonly done; repeated by habit
routine
(adj.) lasting for all time; with no beginning or end; continuing forever; seeming to be endless
eternal
(adj.) having little strength or force; without energy or authority
feeble
(adj.) serious, important, or grave
(adj.) very excited or upset; marked by fast, wild, or nervous action
frantic
(adj.) showing or having good judgment or reason; aware of
sensible
(v.) to walk or march slowly and with difficulty or tiredness
trudge
(n.) punishment; training that results in obedience and self-control; orderly behavior; control gained by enforcing rules of conduct; a branch of
discipline
(adj.) not kindly or gentle; harsh-looking
(n.) the back end of a boat
stern
(adj.) worn or faded from use or wear; dressed in worn-out clothes; not fair or generous
shabby
(n.) a person or group that goes first to explore, open, prepare, or settle an area; someone who breaks new ground, as in science or ideas
(v.) to open the way for others to follow
pioneer
(adj.) only moderately warm, not hot but not cold; without enthusiasm
lukewarm
(adj.) with a rough or sharp edge; irregular or harsh
jagged
(v.) to melt or cause to melt; to warm up gradually
(n.) a period of weather warm enough to melt ice and snow
thaw
(n.) a sheath used to hold arrows; a trembling or shaking motion
(v.) to shake or tremble
quiver
(v.) to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show pent-up feelings
smolder
(n.) the act of supplying or making available; a stock of food or supplies; a step taken in advance; a condition, as in a contract
(v.) to supply with food or materials
provision