Lesson 26
asset An asset is a resource, person, or object that is valuable to have.
intently When you do something intently, you do it with great concentration.
profusely Something done profusely is done in great quantity.
ordeal An ordeal is a very difficult experience that is unpleasant to go through.
terrain Terrain is the kind of land that is found in a place; for example, terrain might be rocky, hilly, or swampy.
dismal Something that is dismal is bleak and depressing.
peril Peril is great danger.
esteem To esteem something means to judge it to be of value.
Lesson 27
remote A remote place is far away from cities and towns.
laden If something is laden, it is weighed down with a heavy load.
appalled Someone who is appalled is shocked and horrified at something.
invest To invest money in a project means that you put your funds into it, with the hope that in the future, it will earn more money.
floundered People or animals that have floundered have made wild movements trying to get something done.
grueling A grueling experience is extremely difficult and exhausting.
isolated A place that is isolated is a long way from large towns and is difficult to reach.
Lesson 28
summit A mountain’s summit is its very top.
accustomed If you are accustomed to something, you are used to it because it has been a regular part of your life.
streamlined A streamlined design is efficient and has no unneeded parts.
essential Something that is essential is absolutely necessary.
secure Something that is secure is safe and not likely to give way.
acclimate If you acclimate to something, you adjust to a new condition or environment.
Lesson 29
ignited When something is ignited, it is lit or made to burn.
squinting Someone who is squinting is squeezing his or her eyes partly shut in order to see.
jettisoned Something that is jettisoned is deliberately case away from a moving object, sometimes to make the object lighter.
tranquility A feeling of tranquility is a feeling of calm and peace.
cramped A place that is cramped is uncomfortable because there is very little free space.
potentially Something that could potentially happen could possibly happen.
Lesson 30
poised When you are poised for action, you are ready to get started.
earnestly Someone who speaks earnestly says things in an especially serious and honest way.
insufficient If something is insufficient, there is not enough of it or it is not good enough to meet the need.
exceptional Something that is exceptional is special, and it stands above the others like it.
achievement An achievement is the result of a successful effort.
bickering People who are bickering are arguing about something unimportant.
equivalent Things that are equivalent are equal.
regal If something is regal, it is fit for a king or queen.
customary Something that is customary is what is usual or normal.
provoke When you provoke someone, you do something to make him or her feel angry.