| corruption |
activity that is not honest, especially secret, illegal activity. |
| desolate |
without the things that are necessary or desirable for life. |
| disadvantage |
a condition or situation that makes it more difficult to succeed. |
| durable |
not easily broken or worn out; lasting; sturdy. |
| erode |
to wear away or eat into. |
| fulfill |
to do or carry out as expected or required. |
| ineffective |
producing little or none of the desired or intended impact. |
| inexpensive |
low or moderate in cost. |
| manuscript |
a piece of writing prepared by the author before it becomes a printed article or book. |
| monotonous |
not interesting because of having to do the same thing over and over. |
| penetrate |
to pierce or go into or through. |
| questionnaire |
a form that asks for one's opinions about something or for small pieces of information about oneself or one's household. |
| random |
made or done without purpose or pattern; made or done by chance. |
| sniper |
a soldier who shoots at enemy troops from a concealed position. |
| supple |
easily curved or bent; flexible. |