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22 Terms
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awe (noun)
a feeling of great wonder, admiration, or respect.
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proud (adjective)
feeling pleased and satisfied with an achievement, quality, or accomplishment.
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woke (adjective)
aware of and attentive to social issues, especially inequality and discrimination.
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challenging (adjective)
difficult in a way that requires effort, skill, or determination.
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brief (adjective)
short in time, length, or duration.
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landscape (noun)
the visible features of an area of land; also, the overall situation or environment in a particular field.
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curve (noun)
a line that bends smoothly rather than being straight.
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bend (noun)
a curved section or turn in something.
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monologue (noun)
a long speech delivered by one person without interruption.
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reliable (adj.)
able to be trusted or depended on; consistently accurate or effective.
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county (noun)
an administrative or political division of a country, usually smaller than a state or province.
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stroke (verb)
to gently move your hand over a person, animal, or object repeatedly in a smooth, caring way.
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stroke (noun)
a gentle movement of the hand across a surface; also a single movement or action made in writing, painting, sports, etc. (The word can also refer to a serious medical condition, depending on context.)
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change (noun)
the process or result of becoming different; an alteration or modification.
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greenhouse gases (noun, plural)
gases in the atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to global warming, such as carbon dioxide and methane.
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emit (verb)
to produce and release something, such as gas, light, heat, or sound.
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emission (noun)
the act of releasing gases, heat, light, or other substances; something that is released.
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Car emissions contribute to air pollution.
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peculiar (adj.)
unusual, strange, or distinctive.
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There was a peculiar smell in the room.
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elaborate (adj.)
detailed, complex, and carefully planned or decorated.
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The building featured elaborate carvings and designs.