| addiction |
the condition of being addicted, especially to something that is not good for one's health. |
| anticipate |
to look forward to; expect. |
| avail |
to be useful or profitable to; be of value to. |
| ballad |
a poem or song that tells a story. |
| confidential |
secret. |
| desolate |
without the things that are necessary or desirable for life. |
| ensemble |
a group of performers, such as actors or musicians, who perform together. |
| garrison |
a military force that is located in a fort, village, or similar place. |
| inappropriate |
not right or proper for the time or place; not appropriate. |
| integration |
the process of bringing all parts together into a whole. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| privilege |
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. |
| retain |
to hold or keep. |
| viable |
capable of germinating, growing, or developing, as a living organism or social organization. |
| wretched |
characterized by or causing misery and suffering. |