| barren |
not able to produce or support growth. |
| conscious |
awake; able to feel, think, hear, and see. |
| decoration |
something used to decorate or to make something else more beautiful. |
| dispute |
an argument or debate. |
| drought |
a long period with little or no rain. |
| economist |
a person who is an expert in the study of economics. |
| examination |
a test of skill used to see how much a person knows or can do. |
| feud |
anger, unfriendliness, or fighting between families or other related groups that lasts for a long time. |
| hive |
something built for or by bees to live in. |
| prickly |
full of small, sharp points. |
| produce |
to bring into being. |
| skill |
the power or ability to perform a task well, especially because of training or practice. |
| smuggle |
to take in or out of a country illegally. |
| splurge |
to spend money ostentatiously. |
| willingness |
the state of being ready or glad to do something without being forced to do it. |