词汇表

the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful

to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship

the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination

a small, roughly built house or hut, often poor or temporary

to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom

a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers

something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend

a state of complete disorder or ruin

having no shame; bold and rude; impudent

having no definite or well-defined shape or form

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm

the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something

to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears

a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice

To shine with a soft, wavering light.

Neat, tidy, and in good order.

to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility

a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water

badly made or done; of poor quality

to tear or cut something into small pieces

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

having sharp judgment and practical intelligence

High-pitched and piercing in sound.

A place regarded as holy, often associated with a saint or deity.

The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.

To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.

to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth

to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion

to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something

to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another

a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.

To distract from the main subject or activity.

An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.

a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting

to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely

unable to see; blind; lacking vision

fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms

the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric

made of silk; smooth and soft like silk

Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.

treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are

to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially

Artificially created to look real but not actually real.

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault

Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.