Schulte The Cay - Vocab Chaps 10- 14
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 submerged | under water |
| stobs | posts |
| stranded | left somewhere with no means of return |
| catchment | something made to catch rainwater |
| mussel | a marine mollusk with a long, dark shell |
| treacherous | dangerous, risky, potentially harmful |
| pesky | annoying, bothersome |
| lash | to fasten together |
| squall | a sudden, violent wind |
| salvage | save from destruction or harm; to collect for repair |
| rancid | rotten, spoiled, and bad smelling |
| malaria | a disease transmitted by mosquitoes causing fever and chills |
| coral | a rock-like substance formed from the skeletons of tiny sea animals |
| trough | a long, narrow trench which holds water or food |
| tatters | to be shredded into strips or pieces |
| voodoo | religion of the Caribbean, originally from Africa, dealing in witchcraft and spirits |
| tethered | tied with rope or cord |
| sparingly | done carefully without wasting anything |
| barb | the sharp point of a fishook |
| lurk | to lie in wait or hiding |
| awash | washed over by waves |
| conniving | cunning, clever, or with secret intention |
| dependent | to be reliant on something or someone else for support |
| wheeze | the whistling sound made by a person having difficulty breathing |
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