| barren |
not able to produce or support growth. |
| bind |
to tie together or fasten tightly with a rope or cord. |
| cheat |
a person who acts in a dishonest way in order to gain something. |
| content1 |
(usually plural) whatever is held or contained in something. |
| earthquake |
a shaking or other movement of part of the earth's surface, caused by movement deep within the earth. |
| extremely |
very; to a great or high degree. |
| handful |
the amount that can be held in a single hand. |
| horrid |
causing a feeling of horror; dreadful; frightening. |
| impatient |
not willing or able to wait calmly. |
| lag |
to fall behind an expected pace. |
| pantry |
a small room near a kitchen, for keeping food, dishes, and other supplies. |
| regular |
normal or usual. |
| sarcasm |
the use of scornful or mocking remarks. |
| scurry |
to move quickly or in a hurried way. |
| ultimately |
at the farthest or last point in a progression; finally; in the end. |