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rising water vocab
CH 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anthropologist | a person who studies anthropology (the study of what makes us human) |
| peril | serious or immediate danger |
| undocumented | not recorded or in any documents |
| interlinked | together or to join |
| entice | to attract or tempt someone |
| porous | small holes liquid can pass through |
| monsoon | a shift in winds that cause very heavy rainfall |
| scudding | to run hastily |
| inundated | overwhelmed with water |
| amphibious | suited for both land and water |
| regulate | to control or direct by a rule |
| niche | an interesting hobby or uniqe |
| marshalled | to bring together |
| stalactites | a mineral formation on top of a cave |
| junction | a point where two or more things come together |
| daunting | Causing fear or discouragement |
| commune | A group of people living together |
| adversity | A misfortune, or hardship |
| mandatory | you have to do it |
| mindfulness | you are aware what's going on |