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Chapter 1 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| annoy | to irritate or disturb |
| combat | to fight with weapons; any fight or struggle |
| complicate | to make difficult; to confuse |
| furnish | to supply or provide |
| inexpensive | cheap, low priced |
| mercy | showing more kindness than justice requires; lenient, compassionate |
| pod | a case, shell, or container where a plant forms their seeds |
| routine | a regular course of procedure; ordinary |
| solace | to console; relief of sadness |
| terrain | a piece of land; a geographical area |
| abandon | to give up control or someone or something; to leave without intending to come back |
| ambition | to desire to achieve a goal; a longing for a position of power |
| century | a period of 100 years |
| debris | scattered fragments; ruins; garbage |
| guarantee | a promise to fulfill a condition; something that makes certain |
| ineffective | not producing the intended effect; incapable |
| mentality | power of the mind; way of thinking |
| pneumonia | a serious lung disease that can cause lung inflammation |
| respectful | showing high regard or esteem |
| temptation | something one wants but perhaps shouldn't have |