1. Lesson 1
Short Vowels

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

3. arid
Adj. being without moisture; extremely dry; parched

4. benefit
n. something that is advantageous or good.

5. static
Adj. interference due to such electricity.

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

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

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

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

10. unselfish
adj. not selfish; disinterested; generous; charitable

11. trusting
adj. inclined to trust; confiding; trustful:

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