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The Cay 1-3 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alabaster | White, gypsum used to make objects such as lamps. Smooth, white and translucent. |
| Mutiny | rebellion against any authority. |
| Schooner | A type of sailing vessel. |
| Sextant | instrument used to determine latitude and longitude at sea. |
| Distilled | to purify or get rid of contamination. |
| ballast | any heavy material carried temporarily or permanently in a vessel to provide desired draft and stability. |
| calypso | a musical style of West Indian origin, influenced by jazz, usually having topical, often improvised, lyrics. |