Lesson 1 Short Vowels

Lesson 1 arid benefit static text complex distract vivid unselfish trusting plot

arid Adj. being without moisture; extremely dry; parched

benefit n. something that is advantageous or good.

static Adj. interference due to such electricity.

text n. the main body of matter in a manuscript, book, newspaper, etc., as distinguished from notes, appendixes, headings, illustrations, etc.

complex Adj. characterized by a very complicated or involved arrangement of parts, units, etc.

distract v. to draw away or divert, as the mind or attention

vivid adj. strikingly bright or intense, as color, light, etc.

unselfish adj. not selfish; disinterested; generous; charitable

trusting adj. inclined to trust; confiding; trustful:

plot n. the plan, scheme, or main story of a literary or dramatic work, as a play, novel, or short story.