Persistent, hard-working

sanctuary, shelter, place of refuge

kind and generous

harsh sounding

trust, sociability amongst friends

to criticize harshly

indirect, taking the longest route

very insightful, able to predict the future.

sympathy, helpfulness or mercy

The suffix "ous" which is found in many of this week's vocabulary words means...

She glanced around at the arid camp, taking in the dusty tents and crispy sheets.

What is a synonym for arid?