2.  n. a long spear

3. lance  The knight aimed the deadly lance at his enemy.

4.  Hj  n. a small house

5. lodge  Kuo-Haya lived in an adobe lodge built into the mountainside.

6.  V. failed to do something. neglected  Sara neglected to water her plants, so they soon wilted.

7.  n. the work involved in making something ready. preparations  The preparations for the wedding included choosing flowers.

8.  n. something that happens because of something else. a result  As a result of the new policy, students can take classes online.

9.  Adj. shy; not brave or confident timid  Carmon felt timid when he spoke before a large audience.

10.  n. things used to fight with

11.  International law prohibits the use of nuclear weapons.

12.  adj. struggling and holding.

13. wrestling  The children wrestling outside are just playing.

15.  v. to support and give confidence. encourage  My parents encourage me to pursue my dreams.

16.  n. helpful advice or counsel.  Ms. Tillman’s students seek her guidance when they want to improve their grades

17.  n. introduction into a group or a club.  The new members prepared for their initiation into the fellowship.

18.  n. the state of being an adult man rather than a boy manhood  Mark felt he had entered manhood when he took over the family business.

19.  adj. having great strength or authority

20. powerful  The singer’s powerful voice was heard clearly in the last raw.

21.  n. members of your family

22. relatives.  Aunt Mary and Uncle John are my favorite relatives.

23.  n. a duty or job  Logan accepted the responsibility of being class president.

24.  n. physical force that is capable of hurting others. violence. Disagreements that become physical result in violence.