9th Lit ALWG Ch. 1-4

residue

(n.) a remainder; a small amount of something which remains when a part has been used up or removed

refugee

A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

plague

A widespread, contagious disease

translucent

Allowing light to pass through; semitransparent

agitate

To disturb or upset; to make someone upset or nervous

predicament

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

civilian

a person who is not in the military, armed services or police force

fatigue

Extreme tiredness, exhaustion

mesmerized

hypnotized; to be held in place by extreme interest in what you see or hear.

adage

a proverb, wise, short saying expressing a general truth Ex: "A penny saved is a penny earned."

verandah

a roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor.

evoke

bring or recall to the conscious mind

subsequent

coming after or later; following in time

haste

excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry

liberation

freedom; the act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery or oppression; release

laden

heavily loaded or weighed down

congeal

solidify or coagulate, especially by cooling

loot

steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot.

taut

stretched or pulled tight

capacity

the maximum amount that something can contain.