| adverse | adj.1.Working against;serving to oppose 2.harmful; unfavorable |
| aloof | adj. remote or distant, usually by choice; showing no interest adv. in an aloof manner |
| alternative | adj.allowing a choice between two or more things n. 1. a choice between two or more things 2. any one of the things that can be chosen |
| canine | adj.of, or relating to, dogs or related animals n. a member of the canine family |
| compulsory | adj. required by law or a firm rule |
| consecutive | adj.following one after another in order |
| desolate | adj.1. deserted; lonely; without signs of life 2. filled with sorrow |
| dispatch | v. 1. to send on a specific business 2. to finish or complete promptly 3. to kill quickly n. 1. speed in movement or performance 2. a written message sent quickly |
| distinction | n. 1. a recognition of the ways things differ 2. special honor or regard 3. excellence of performance or ability |
| endure | v. 1. to put up with; to bear 2. to go on for a long time; to last |
| fluctuate | v. to rise and fall; to keep changing |
| grueling | adj. tiring; exhaustion |
| maul | v. to handle roughly so as to cause injury |
| participate | v. to take part in |
| robust | adj. strong and vigorous |