Lesson #9 Vocabulary blighted—v. spoiled, harmed, or destroyed incomprehensible—adj. not able to be understood; not intelligible serene—adj. calm, peaceful and untroubled; tranquil bemused—adj. puzzled, confused, or bewildered. ephemeral—adj. lasting for a very short time ambivalence—n. the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. lament—v. mourn (a person’s loss or death). nostalgia—n. a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. vibrant—adj. full of energy and enthusiasm. reminiscent—adj. suggesting something by resemblance.

Lesson #10 Vocabulary millennium—n. a period of 1000 years. millipede—n. an arthropod with a lot of legs. millionaire—n. a person whose assets are worth more than one million dollars or more. millefleurs—n. a pattern of flowers and leaves used in tapestry, on porcelain, or in other decorative items millisecond—n. one thousandth of a second. milligram—n. one thousandth of a gram. milliliter—n. one thousandth of a liter mile—n. a unit of linear measure equal to 5,280 feet, or 1,760 yards  millimeter—n. one thousandth of a meter. milestone—n. an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development

Lesson #11 Vocabulary tempestuous—adj. very stormy vigorous—adj. strong, healthy, and full of energy. capricious—adj. given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. harmonious—adj. free from disagreement or dissent. illustrious—adj. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements. analogous—adj. comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared. audacious—adj. showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. malicious—adj. characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm. suspicious—adj. causing one to have the idea or impression that something or someone is of questionable, dishonest, or dangerous character or condition. tenacious—adj. tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.