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Rising water ch1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| anthropologist | the study of what makes us human |
| peril | imminent danger to life and limb |
| undocumented | not recorded in or proved by documents. |
| interlinked | join or connect (two or more things) together. |
| entice | to try to persuade them to go to that place or to do that thing. |
| porous | as many small holes, so liquid or air can pass through, especially slowly |
| monsoon | a shift in winds that often causes a very rainy season or a very dry season. |
| scudding | to run hastily; to hurry; to scuttle. |
| inundated | flooding or overflowing |
| amphibious | Relating to, living in, or suited for both land and water |
| regulate | To control or direct by a rule |
| niche | A comfortable or suitable position in life or employment. |
| marshaled | To bring together or organize people or things in order to achieve a particular goal. |
| stalactites | A mineral that hangs from caves. |
| junction | A place or part where 2 or more things meet or converge |
| daunting | Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation. |
| commune | A group living situation where people share everything |
| adversity | A state or instance of serious or continued misfortune. |
| mandatory | Something that is required |
| mindfulness | The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something |