| alternative |
one of two or more choices. |
| arid |
extremely dry, especially from lack of rainfall. |
| boundless |
without limits. |
| climax |
the most exciting or interesting point in a series of events. |
| deform |
to damage the shape or form of. |
| enliven |
to cause to be lively or cheerful. |
| harassment |
behavior that threatens, attacks, or offends another person repeatedly. |
| hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it. |
| jovial |
very cheerful, friendly, and merry; jolly. |
| momentary |
lasting only an instant. |
| siege |
a military act of surrounding a city or base, attacking it, and cutting off supplies. The goal of a siege is to force the city or fort to surrender. |
| spasm |
a sudden uncontrolled contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. |
| unemployment |
the number or percentage of workers that do not have jobs. |
| valor |
boldness in facing danger; courage; bravery. |
| withhold |
to hold back; control. |