Vacabulary

2. unimaginative, ordinary, boring, dull
3. impressive, magnificent
6. before the Biblical flood described in Genesis chapters 6-8 (Think: Noah and the ark)
7. doing something by persevering and working hard
11. occurring naturally or without practice or forethought
13. proper, sober, dignified, conservative, straight-laced
15. susceptible to being injured or wounded, open to attack
18. to or following customs, beliefs, or practices that have been passed down from one generation to the next
19. stonework, brickwork, or a structure made of stone or brick
20. Independence, self-reliance, self-government, autonomous
22. not regular or consistent; odd or perculiar
23. close, lying near but not necessarily in contact with
24. impressive in appearance, manner, or size
26. width, measure of something from side to side
27. to have considered, been absorbed in one’s thoughts, contemplated, thought or said in a reflective manner
29. productive; able to produce offspring, seeds, fruit, etc in great quantities

1. drawn out in time, prolonged, stretched out, lengthened
4. buildings, especially large or elaborate ones
5. made of or resembling a single large block of stone; solid, rigid, massive
8. a statement that is made less strongly than the facts would indicate or that exhibits intentional restraint
9. successful, thriving
10. to cause to happen by stirring up
12. acting or occurring suddenly without plan or forethought
14. strong and muscular
16. fresh, new, unusual
17. careful in spending, using one’s money or resources sparingly; thrifty; economical
21. a social gathering at which masks and elegant constumes are worn by the guests/to wear a disguise, pose, or assume a false identity
25. large and heavy, bulky; dull, boring, labored
28. to decrease steadily, shrink, diminish