The crops flourished in the rich soil.
guerilla- a person who engages in irregular warfare especially as a member of an independent unit carrying out harrassment and sabatoge
The guerrilla tactics lead to the winning of the revolutionary war.
renegade- a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
Many scientists have been called renegades for their thoughts against religion.
repose- 1a: to lie at rest b: to lie dead c: to remain still or concealed
His hands were reposed in his pockets as he was standing out in the cold weather.
stereotype- idea that many people have about a thing or a group and that may often be untrue or only partly true
Many people like to stereotype teens, thinking that they are always up to no good.
symbiosis- the living together in close association of two different kinds of organisms especially when such an association is of benefit to both
Apple collaborated with AT&T for the "iPhone" which was a perfect symbiosis between humans and cell phone technology.
tariff- a list of taxes placed by a government on imported or in some countries exported goods
During the Tea Act, colonists were forced to pay a tariff on the tea that they bought.
tempo- characteristic rate, rhythym, or pattern of work or activity
We had to practice at a faster tempo, because we were running out of time.
tranquility- quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity
After months of arguing, learning to communicate better finally lead to tranquility in their marriage.
tumult- violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar
The tumult was at its peak as a protester gave a speech.
tundra- one of the vast, nearly level, treeless plains of the arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America
The arctic tundra is a habitat to animals like the white fox.
unanimous- of one mind; in complete agreement; agreed.
It was a unanimous vote that the girl should definitely win the contest.
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