| Term | Definition |
|---|
| abduct | to kidnap |
| guerrillas | members of an irregular military force |
| buffoon | a jokers who amuses with jokes and tricks |
| flounder | to move clumsily |
| culture | products of human work at a particular time |
| elegant | excellent |
| inhabit | to live or dwell in |
| goad | anything that pricks, prods, or urges |
| fertile | able to produce children, seeds, or fruits |
| aqueduct | a large pipe or conduit for carrying water |
| prance | to act or walk about in a lively manner |
| encroach | to intrude gradually upon the rights of another |
| smitten | very much in love |
| allude | to refer to casually |
| fleet | a group of cars, boats, or other vessels |
| parallel | running alongside |
| horizontal | parallel to level ground |
| vertical | straight up and down |
| bliss | great happiness, joy |
| drench | to wet thoroughly or soak |
| shun | to keep away from |
| resident | one who lives in a place |
| ruthless | having no compassion or pity; cruel |
| obsolete | out of date |
| magnate | a rich, powerful, or successful business person |
| despite | in spite of, notwithstanding |
| conceal | to keep from being seen; hidden |
| climate | refers to weather conditions |
| swelter | oppressed by heat |
| wean | to withdraw from any type of habit |
| shoddy | of poor quality |
| transpire | to happen; to become known |
| hoax | practical joke |
| qualm | a feeling of illness; a disturbed feeling |
| harsh | unpleasant conditions |
| famine | shortage of food |
| adjacent | near or close; next to |
| wary | to be on guard |
| dread | anticipate with disaster |
| aghast | shocked or frightened |
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