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Lesson 2 U5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| remote (adj) | situated far from the main centres of population; distant |
| scorched (adj) | burned by flames or heat |
| indigenous (adj) | originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native |
| wildfowl (n) | birds such as ducks, swans, and geese that live close to water |
| solemn (adj) | not cheerful or smiling; serious |
| timber (n) | wood prepared for use in building and carpentry |
| quarry (n) | a place from which stone is extracted |
| subsequent (adj) | coming after something in time; following |
| brushwood (n) | densely growing small trees and shrubs |
| erect (v) | to construct an upright structure |