1. Vocabulary Lesson 21
abyss – bottomless gulf; anything too deep to measure
agenda – a list or program of things to be done or considered
ephemeral – short-lived; lasting for a markedly brief time
equilibrium – a state of balance between opposing forces
expend – to lay out or use up
fortuitous – happening by chance or accident
grapple – to try to cope with
ideology – a set of beliefs of an individual or group
palpable – easily perceived by the senses; obvious
transient – temporary; passing with time