vocabulary 8

20 cards·by Adriana

midst (n)

the period of time when something is happening or being done

lean (adj)

not having or producing much money, food, etc.

fable (n)

a short story that usually is about animals and that is intended to teach a lesson

plenty (n)

the state of having enough of the things that make life good and easy

plentiful (adj)

present in large amounts

to encompass (v)

to include something as a part

literacy (n)

knowledge that relates to a specified subject

resource management (n)

the act or process of deciding how to use a supply of something (such as money) that someone has and can use when needed

home production (n)

the process of making things for use in the home naturally

storage (n)

the act of putting something not being used in a place where it is available and can be kept safely

social-emotional (adj)

the capabilities and skills needed to interact, function and survive in society, in relationships with others, within a culture or the world

uncertainty (n)

something that is doubtful or unknown

prudent (adj)

having or showing good judgment

frugal (adj)

using money or supplies in a very careful way

provision (n)

something that is done in advance to prepare for something else

guideline (n)

a rule or instruction that shows or tells how something should be done

kit (n)

a set of tools or supplies that a person uses for a particular purpose or activity

lifetime (n)

the time during which a person is alive

within our means

to spend money only on what can be afforded

content (adj)

pleased and satisfied; not needing more