| adaptable |
abed to be changed in order to serve a different purpose or work in a new way. |
| arid |
extremely dry, especially from lack of rainfall. |
| Aurora |
bands or streamers of light that appear in the sky at night in areas around the magnetic poles, caused by solar particles striking atoms in the outer part of the earth's atmosphere. |
| char1 |
to cook or burn so that the surface is blackened; scorch. |
| clammy |
unpleasantly moist, cool, and sticky. |
| composure |
calmness in thinking or acting; self-control. |
| despicable |
worthy of hatred or contempt; worthless; low. |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| discourage |
to cause to lose hope or confidence. |
| intrigue |
to draw the strong interest of; puzzle; fascinate. |
| liberal |
generous. |
| reckless |
paying no attention to danger; not at all careful. |
| rout1 |
a confused retreat of troops after they have been beaten. |
| tribute |
something given, done, or said to express respect or thanks. |
| turmoil |
a state of great confusion or anxiety; commotion. |