| A | B |
|---|
| stern | strict, unsympathetic |
| thrive | grow vigorously; make steady progress |
| focus | clean image, not blurry |
| gesture | the use of movement to signal something |
| shovel | a tool with a handle and flat metal blade |
| compromised | agreed to give up some demands |
| crops | foods that are grown |
| garbage | trash |
| mention | refer to casually, say |
| obituary | biography of someone who has died |
| officials | authorities, people in charge |
| pacifism | opposition to war in general |
| paradise | perfect place |
| personal | private |
| retired | noo longer working |
| coincidence | chance occurence |
| extended | wide, beyong a limited space |
| humid | having a large amount of water or mositure in the air |
| plantation | a place where crops are grown |
| customary | usual, expected, routine |
| aroma | fragrance |
| refuge | a shelter from danger or hardship |
| dignified | having dignity; noble |
| vast | enormous, immense, huge |
| benefit | advantage; anything that brings help |
| community | a group of people living in the same area, with the same government |
| ethnic diversity | variety of nationalities |
| prejudice | an idea you have about somebody before you get to know that person |
| suspiciously | with distrust |
| vacant lot | empty place |
