Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• at worst: If the most unfavorable outcome happens.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• fight off: To defend a position, often violently
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
• primitive: Lacking a written language and advanced technology
• contemporary: Being modern, up -to-date, of this age
• wise: Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
• brave: (Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
• mountain: Very high piece of land, higher than a hill
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• heroic: Courageous, determined, and worthy of admiration
• flawed: Having a quality that makes something not perfect
• literary: Concerning writers or the profession of writing
• hero: Person of great courage/strength who saves others
• hiccup: A spasm of the diaphragm emitting a sharp sound