| adverse (1) | (1) working against or serving to oppose |
| adverse (2) | (2) harmful or unfavorable |
| aloof | remote or distant, usually by choice-- showing no interest |
| alternative (1) | (1) allowing choice-- a choice |
| alternative (2) | (2) any one of the things that can be chosen |
| canine | a memeber of or retated to dogs or realted animals |
| compulsory | required by law-- a firm rule |
| consecutive | following one after the other |
| desolate | deserted, lonely, with no signs of life |
| dispatch (1) | (1) to send on specific business |
| dispatch (2) | (2) to finish or complete promptly |
| dispatch (3) | (3) to kill quickly |
| dispatch (4) | (4) a written message sent quickly |
| distinction (1) | (1) a recognition of the way things differ |
| distinction (2) | (2) a special honor or regard |
| distinction (3) | (3) excellence of performance or ability |
| endure (1) | (1) to put up with or to bear |
| endure (2) | (2) to go on for a long time or to last |
| fluctuate | to rise and fall-- to keep changing |
| grueling | tiring or exhausting |
| maul | to handle roughly so as to cause injury |
| participate | to take part in |
| robust | strong and vigorous |