The ascent to the mountain top was long and tiring. (ascent)
climb
Many accidents are caused by reckless drivers. (reckless)
careless
Varad froze and became as white as a sheet as the ghastly creature moved towards him. (ghastly)
horrible, gruesome
For freeing him from the magic lamp, the genie granted Alladin three wishes. (granted)
gave, gifted
Filled with exhaustion after the hard day's work, Alex collapsed on his bed and fell into a deep sleep. (exhaustion)
tiredness
Plucking the mangoes off of their stems, Kaylee and Shania ripped the skins away with their teeth and bit into the succulent fruit. (succulent)
tender and juicy
Their quest for the pirate treasure led Jemar and Aiden deep into the Amazon forest. (quest)
long and challenging search
After wandering for days in the desert wilderness, Samara suddenly let out a shriek of joy, for in the distance, she spotted an oasis, a stretch of fertile land. (fertile)
rich, productive
Common courtesies include saying "please" and "thank you". (courtesies)
acts of politeness or respectfulness
A march past parade signalled the commencement of the school's Fun Day. (commencement)
beginning, start
As Liam tripped and fell, Ridwaan rushed to his aid. (aid)
to help him, to assist him
The school building was extended to accommodate extra classrooms. (extended)
lengthened, increased in size
Pursue your dreams with faith and hard work. (pursue)
go after, chase,
Heleigh is very concerned about the environment and makes every effort to conserve water, especially during the dry season. (conserve)
save, use wisely
A kind word can transform even the grumpiest person to one who is happy and kind. (transform)
change, alter
Dryers, dishwashers and air condition units consume far more electrical energy than most other household appliances. (consume)
use up, burn
