Definitions
step down from
alight
alongside
adjacent
upset
disrupt
In contrast to the rich land we left behind, the plains appeared to be a __________ landscape.
barren
The Arctic is considered a desert, and even though it has snow and not sand, it is just as ________ of a wasteland.
barren
a powerful family or group of rulers that maintains its position of power for some time
dynasty
sprout
germinate
exciting
humdrum
The eye-opening scene of the new play gave the audience a ________ of things to come.
foretaste
Ruled China for many millenia
dynasties
to rush violently
hurtle
imply
insinuate
cheerful
sullen
We had an ___________ wait in the hot, crowded train station.
interminable
An event in track
hurtle
examine by questions
interrogate
compensation
recompense
good
vicious
The young couple decided to _________ their dilapidated old house.
renovate
Talking during class can _________ the learning.
disrupt
to flow or fall by drops
trickle
grumpy
sullen
important
trivial
He gave the job his __________ so they would consider him for hiring.
resume
We couldn't settle our differences so we just declared a _________.
truce