Ghost Towns of the American West
Vocabulary
longed
1. desiring or craving something that cannot usually be acquired "He longed for a new bike." evidence 1. something which shows that something else exists or is true "The evidence was clear. He ate the candy." tattered 1. old and torn "His robes were tattered." trough 1. long, shallow container from which animals drink "Pigs eat out of a trough." territory 1. area of land that is owned or controlled by the government "The job comes with the territory." centuries 1. period of 100 years "For centuries we've done things this way." minerals 1. substances naturally formed under the ground "Make sure to get enough minerals." prosperity 1. state of being successful by making a lot of money "Our ancestors sought prosperity." traces 1. marks left of something that has passed "There were no traces of food." inhabitants 1. those that occupy a particular place regularly "Who were these inhabitants?" |
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expansion
growth opportunity chance fortune wealth gratitude appreciation
petite undersized special specialty especially include inclusive
inclusion command commander commandeer commanding specialization miniature |
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