| balk |
to stop suddenly and refuse to go on. |
| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| clan |
a group of people from the same family. |
| compact1 |
to pack closely and tightly together. |
| crisis |
the point or moment just before a very important change in one direction or another. |
| deliberate |
said or done on purpose. |
| disrupt |
to disturb or cause confusion in. |
| drastic |
extreme or severe. |
| ecosystem |
a community of living things, together with their environment. |
| phobia |
a very strong fear or dislike of something that is far beyond ordinary fear or dislike. |
| prior |
happening earlier in time or sequence. |
| rustic |
living or happening in the country. |
| shortcoming |
a fault or weakness in character, behavior, or ability. |
| torrent |
a heavy flow of water with a strong current, such as a rushing stream, a flood, or a heavy rainfall. |
| vulnerable |
able to be hurt or injured. |