week 14

vocabulary  unit 10  ch. 19 to 20

1 abandon  v

Definition : to leave completely and finally

2 abuse  v

Definition : to use wrongly or improperly; misuse

3 collapse v

Definition : to fall or cave in; crumble suddenly

4 drought  n

Definition : a period of dry weather

5 harsh  adj

Definition : ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect

6 linked to  v

Definition : caused by, due to

7 out of the question  n

Definition : a sentence in an interrogative form

8 resources  n

Definition : a source of supply, support, or aid, especially one that can be readily drawn upon when needed.

9 settlement  n

Definition : the act or state of settling or the state of being settled.

10 spray  n

Definition : water or other liquid broken up into minute droplets

11 standard of living  n

Definition : a grade or level of subsistence and comfort in everyday life enjoyed by a community, class, or individual

12 starvation  n

Definition : the act or state of starving; condition of being starved

13 breeze  n

Definition : a wind or current of air, especially a light or moderate one.

14 dust  n

Definition : earth or other matter in fine, dry particles

15 flush out  v

Definition : to cause it to leave a hiding place 

16 generate  v

Definition : to bring into existence; cause to be; produce

17 humid  n

Definition : containing a high amount of water or water vapor

18 microclimate  n

Definition : the climate of a small area, as of confined spaces such as caves

19 orient  n

Definition : the countries of Asia

20 outskirts  n

Definition : the outlying district or region,

21 pedestrian  n

Definition : a person who goes or travels on foot; walker

22 promising  v

Definition : giving favorable promise; likely to turn out well

23 renewable  adj

Definition : able to be renewed

24 self-sufficient  adj

Definition : able to supply one's own or its own needs without external assistance

25 take over

Definition : to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action