Thunder Rolling in the Mountains Vocab - Set 2

prosperous

• wealthy; having more than enough property, money, or food

• struggling; lacking sufficient resources

• average; having just enough to get by

• poor; lacking money and basic necessities

thriving

• doing well or being successful

• struggling to survive

• facing challenges

• remaining stagnant

abundant

• a lot; less than what is needed

• many; more than what is needed

• few; just enough

• scarce; not enough

natural resources

• materials that come from nature and can be utilized by people (minerals, water, power, etc.)

• synthetic materials created in laboratories

• products manufactured from natural resources

• waste materials that cannot be reused

reinforce

• to add extra support

• to weaken or diminish

• to confuse or mislead

• to ignore or overlook

undermined

• gradually weakened and destroyed

• strengthened and built up

• ignored and overlooked

• temporarily halted and paused

institutions

• established customs and activities in a society

• temporary organizations for specific events

• individuals with no formal roles

• random social gatherings

treaty

• an agreement between two opposing sides; a document that explains the terms of the agreement.

• a formal discussion between two countries about trade.

• a type of legal document used in court cases.

• a method of resolving disputes through negotiation.