Chapter 7

Question 1

1- to value highly
2- to recognize the importance of
3- to enjoy

Answer 1

appreciate

Question 2

1- something such as a line that indicates a limit

2- a border

Answer 2

boundary

Question 3

a shrub with slender, drooping branches covered with little prickly thorns

Answer 3

bramble

Question 4

1- closely packed or crowded together

2- thick

Answer 4

dense

Question 5

deserted or lonely

Answer 5

desolate

Question 6

to give someone a paying job

Answer 6

employ

Question 7

the process of wearing away little by little

Answer 7

erosion

Question 8

a large spread-out surface

Answer 8

expanse

Question 9

the leaves of growing plants

Answer 9

foliage

Question 10

1- not suitable for the circumstances

2- incorrect

Answer 10

improper

Question 11

of, in, or about a major city

Answer 11

metropolitan

Question 12

to settle snugly and comfortably

Answer 12

nestle

Question 13

fine fertilizing powder produced by flowers

Answer 13

pollen

Question 14

1- to cut, such as grain

2- to harvest

Answer 14

reap

Question 15

1- numerous
2- well supplied or filled
3- happening frequently

Answer 15

rife

Question 16

of the countryside

Answer 16

rural

Question 17

1- to give up something of value for the sake of something else
2- something given up in this manner

Answer 17

sacrifice

Question 18

1- a place of refuge or protection

2- a holy place

Answer 18

sanctuary

Question 19

1- to set apart

2- to hide from view

Answer 19

seclude

Question 20

shrubs or small trees growing closely together

Answer 20

thicket

Question 21

1- twisted or turned awkwardly

2- away from the expected direction

Answer 21

awry

Question 22

1- having great skillfulness

2- clever

Answer 22

dexterous

Question 23

necessary or unavoidable

Answer 23

imperative

Question 24

to exile or exclude someone from a group on purpose

Answer 24

ostracize

Question 25

supreme or independent power, usually political

Answer 25

sovereignty