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Washed Up! Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Clamor | Noisy shouting, a loud continuous noise |
| Anchor | 1) A heavy device connected to a boat by chain or rope (used to keep the boat from moving) 2) The person who presents the news or information on a television program |
| Tarp | A piece of durable material used to cover and protect objects from the weather |
| Adapt | Change or adjust to fit a new situation |
| Alight | Come down from somewhere |
| Mangrove | A tree or shrub that grows in wet, swampy areas |
| Hotfooting | Walk or run quickly |
| Searing | Extremely hot |
| Nimble | Quick and light in movement |
| Euphoria | A feeling of intense happiness and excitement |
| Rations | A set amount of something (usually food or water) that is given to someone for a period of time |
| Canopy | The cover formed by the leafy upper branches of the trees in a forest |
| Gallant | Brave, chivalrous, especially polite |
| Submerge | To cover or push under water |
| Clamber | To climb with effort or difficulty |
| Frond | A large leaf, usually from a fern or palm tree |
| Hypothermia | Having dangerously low body temperature |
| Radiant | Sending out light; shining or glowing brightly |
| Spat | A small argument |
| Glum | Miserable, sad |
| Earshot | Close enough to hear |
| Emerge | Come out of somewhere, become visible |
| Trudge | Walk slowly with heavy steps, usually because of exhaustion |
| Scorch | Burn with flame or heat |
| Precise | Exact, careful with details |
| Notorious | Famous or well-known, usually for something bad |
| Ferocious | Savagely fierce or cruel |
| Frolic | Playing and moving cheerfully |
| Glimpse | A quick or partial view |
| "Pooling Resources" | Sharing materials or supplies |
| Humanity | Compassionate or generous behavior |