ALWTW Vocabulary Words 6-11

Which of the following is the antonym of "emaciated"

The plants in that region are adapted to survive in __________ environments with very little water.

"Endure" means to stop trying when faced with adversity.

“After years of hardship, she managed to __________ the extreme cold and hunger of the winter.”

Which of the following is a synonym for “makeshift”?

"The sailors watched as the ship's __________ cut through the waves, heading toward the distant shore."

To _________ your thirst, it's important to drink plenty of water on a hot day.

The "prow" of a ship refers to:

The fire quickly __________ the entire forest, leaving nothing but ashes.

Something that is "relentless" is easily stopped or paused.

“The __________ sun made the soil crack and the air dry, causing the crops to wilt.”

A long, difficult journey

To do something with hesitation or unwillingness

The hikers were exhausted and had to __________ through the thick mud for miles.

"Arid" conditions refer to areas that have abundant rainfall

A "wisp" is a large quantity of something.

After hours of walking in the desert sun, he was __________ and could barely move.

If someone is said to "stagger," they are most likely:

When someone is in "haste," they are:

To cut with a long, curved blade

A "tread" refers to the pattern on the bottom of a shoe or tire.

To move in a confused or chaotic manner

Which of the following is a synonym for “stub”

"Occasional" means:

Which of the following best describes something that is "makeshift"?

To become distant or fade away

What word best describes the action of moving slowly and tiredly through heavy snow?