1. frantic (adj.) = done or arranged in a hurry and a state of excitement or confusion
2. wearisome, tedious (adj.) = not interesting or exciting in any way; boring
3. strain (noun) = a force or influence that stretches, pulls or puts pressure on something,
sometimes causing damage
4. to remedy = to do something to correct or improve something that is wrong
5. burst (noun) = a sudden increase in something, especially for a short period
6. to cope = to deal successfully with a difficult situation
7. to hunt = to chase and try to catch and kill an animal or bird for food, sport or profit
8. unchecked (adj.) = describes something harmful that is continuing or increasing without or
despite any limits or attempts to prevent it