| barren |
not able to produce or support growth. |
| belief |
a strong opinion. |
| describe |
to tell or write about; create a picture of in words. |
| literature |
writings that have lasting value. Literature includes stories, poems, plays, and essays. |
| obtain |
to get; gain. |
| punctual |
on time; prompt. |
| quarrel |
an angry argument or disagreement. |
| rely |
to trust or depend (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| response |
a written or spoken answer; reply. |
| scout |
a person, ship, or plane sent to spy or gather information. |
| shock1 |
a sudden and powerful scare; an upset of the mind or feelings. |
| stingy |
spending or giving as little as possible. |
| surrender |
to turn over or yield to the power or control of another. |
| utter1 |
to give forth with the voice. |
| woolen |
of or made of wool. |