Vocabulary Building

To gather, summon, or assemble, especially a group of people or things, often for inspection or preparation.

A place that is empty, barren, or abandoned, often conveying a sense of bleakness or hopelessness.

The distance from the top or surface to the bottom, or a profound quality or level of something (e.g., depth of knowledge, emotional depth).

A large bundle of something, typically wrapped tightly, such as a bale of hay, cotton, or paper.

An area of open, often boggy, land with sparse vegetation, typically found in the countryside.

A Latin term meaning 'therefore,' used to introduce a logical conclusion or result.

To climb or move in an awkward or laborious way, often using both hands and feet.

Slightly hungry or having a small appetite.

Causing shock, horror, or disgust; dreadful or terrible.

To make a slight involuntary grimace or movement in response to pain or discomfort.

To plan or invent something with careful thought, typically a strategy, system, or piece of technology.

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen; ominous.

To search through something, often in a disorganized or hurried manner, looking for something specific.

Feeling abandoned or hopeless; also, describing something that appears lonely or desolate.

A feeling of contempt or scorn; looking down on someone or something as unworthy.

Feeling agitated, confused, or nervous, often due to stress or pressure.