| Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
| ballast | heavy material carried to weigh down something |
| bolster | to strengthen |
| mariners | sailors |
| friction | rubbing one surface or object against another |
| solitary | by oneself |
| caliber | ability level |
| catastrophic | extremely bad |
| margin | border or space |
| avidly | eagerly or enthusiastically |
| carcass | dead body of an animal |
| comrade | companion or buddy |
| Plummeted | fell rapidly |
| ghastly | horrible or terrifying |
| apparatus | equipment |