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The Cay Chs. 10-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| malaria | a tropical disease transmitted from mosquitoes |
| catchment | a contraption that is designed for collecting water |
| squall | storm, gust |
| ropy | greasy; stuck together like the strands of a rope |
| sea grape | a salt-resistant plant that bears fruit |
| jumbi | evil spirit; ghost |
| conniving | deceptive; plotting |
| salvaged | recovering; saved |
| reversed | backward; went back |
| rancid | rotten with a nasty smell or taste |
| independent | able to function by your own self |
| submerged | underwater |