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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| comrade | ; A comrade is a close friend you spend a lot of time with because, for example, you work together, belong to the same organization, or serve in the military together |
| confound | As it is used in the article, confound means “to throw a person into confusion.” Visiting a new place might confound you until you learn your way around. |
| current | As it is used in the article, current means “a body of air or water moving continuously in a certain direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement.” |
| junction | ; A junction is the point where two or more things meet. Traffic lights are located at the junction of two roads. |
| meditate | To meditate is to calm and focus the mind for a period of time. Some people meditate by sitting silently, closing their eyes, and focusing on their breath. |
| recede | ; To recede is to move back or away, or to become smaller or weaker. If the water recedes from the shore, the water moves away, leaving more land exposed. |
| stalactite | A stalactite is an icicle-shaped chunk of rock that hangs down from the ceiling of a cave. It is formed by water and minerals slowly dripping down through the cave ceiling. |
| torrential | A torrent is a large amount of liquid flowing rapidly and violently. If something is torrential, it has the character of a torrent. Torrential rains might cause flooding. |