snug
enjoying or affording warm secure shelter or cover and opportunity for ease and contentment
n. 舒适温暖的地方;雅室
solemn
very serious or formal in manner, behavior, or expression
adj. 庄严的，严肃的;隆重的，郑重的
He spoke in a solemn and thoughtful manner.
solidarity
unity (as of a group or class) that produces or is based on community of interests, objectives, and standards
n. 团结，团结一致
The vote was a show of solidarity.
sparse
present only in small amounts : less than necessary or normal
adj. 稀疏的;稀少的
Reliable data is sparse.
squalid
very dirty and unpleasant
adj.肮脏的; 污秽的; 卑劣的
The family lived in squalid conditions.
stagnate
to stop developing, progressing, moving, etc. : to be or become stagnant
vi. 停滞;淤塞;变萧条
Wages have stagnated recently.
stagnation
to stop developing, progressing, moving, etc. : to be or become stagnant
n. 停滞;滞止
Their relationship is stagnating.
stalk
to follow (an animal or person that you are hunting or trying to capture) by moving slowly and quietly
vt. 追踪，潜近;高视阔步
This is the time of year when hunters are stalking the woods for deer.
