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Trouble List 2
chapters 3-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cataclysm | a momentous, violent, and sudden event that causes immense destruction, upheaval, or profound change; a complete disaster, catastrophe |
| abyss | an immeasurably deep, bottomless, or profound chasm, void, or pit; often figuratively used for a state of despair |
| salvage | to rescue, recover, retrieve (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea. |
| traitorous | disloyal, treacherous, perfidious |
| unerring | infallible, flawless, perfect, unfailing, errorless |
| haggling | disputing or bargaining persistently; quibbling, bickering |
| resurrect | to bring back to life; to revive, renew |
| sullen | causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer; somber, bleak, gloomy |
| rambunctious | uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous, loud, noisy, undisciplined |
| egregious | notably bad, appalling, shocking, horrific, atrocious |
| wary | feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems |
| complicity | a secret agreement or cooperation between two parties for an illegal or dishonest purpose; collusion, conspiracy |