Glossary

Glossary

chore (n) - a routine task, especially a household one

orchard (n) - a piece of enclosed land planted with fruit trees

expedition (n) - a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, research, or war

quartz (n) - a hard, transparent mineral substance, used in making electronic equipment

exotic (adj.) - unusual and exciting

void (n) - a completely empty space

confronted (v) - to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person

departure (n) - the action of leaving, especially to start a journey

pears (n) - a sweet, juicy, yellow or green fruit with a round base and slightly pointed top

galaxy (n) - one of the large, independent groups of stars in the universe