- 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