| arid |
extremely dry, especially from lack of rainfall. |
| averse |
strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usually followed by "to"). |
| bizarre |
strikingly odd or unusual, especially in appearance or behavior. |
| compel |
to force or drive to do something. |
| deliberate |
said or done on purpose. |
| enthusiastic |
having or showing great interest. |
| extremist |
a person who takes a radical stand and encourages radical action or thinking, especially in politics. |
| firsthand |
from the source; directly. |
| hobo |
a poor and homeless wanderer who usually does odd jobs for a living but may also beg or scavenge. |
| indulgence |
the act of yielding to or gratifying a desire or appetite. |
| insurgent |
one who uses armed force to rebel against one's own government. |
| interaction |
action of one upon another or others; action in response to others; influence, or effect. |
| mar |
to damage or spoil, especially on the surface or face, but not severely. |
| onset |
the early stage; beginning. |
| solidify |
to make firm or hard. |