Glossary of Words

equidistant (adj): something that is equally distant between two points apocalyptic (adj): describing the complete destruction of the world adversary (n): opponent, enemy guts (n): personal courage and determination; toughness of character bounty (n): something that is given generously, a great...

equidistant (adj): something that is equally distant between two points apocalyptic (adj): describing the complete destruction of the world adversary (n): opponent, enemy guts (n): personal courage and determination; toughness of character bounty (n): something that is given generously, a great gift scramble (v): to move hurriedly or clumsily into a particular place sparse (adj): thin in numbers; not many salvation (n): means of being saved from harm or danger strewn (adj): scattered around a place in no order barren (adj): (of a place or building) empty and lifeless sustaining (adj): keeping going; maintaining bleak (adj): (of a situation) not hopeful or encouraging sheath (n): protective cover to congeal (v): to solidify, especially by cooling downpour (n): heavy rain to lunge (v): to move suddenly with a forward thrust of the body garment (n): item of clothing murk (n): darkness or thick mist that makes it difficult to see tribute (n): something or someone of value given to honor someone else to fortify (v): to provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack to hitch (v): to pull something, especially trousers or a skirt, upwards to a slightly higher position conscientious (adj): mature, thoughtful to slouch (v): to stand, move, or sit in a lazy, downward way exertion (n): hard physical work rough (adj): difficult or unpleasant marrow (n): core, center clammy (adj): sticky and slightly wet in an unpleasant way to radiate (v): to emit, release perspiration (n): sweat nauseatingly (adj): feeling sick to mug (v): to physically attack a person in a public place elongated (adj): getting longer to mutter (v): to speak quietly and in a low voice that is not easy to hear irrelevant (adj): unconnected, unrelated to gasp (v): to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock loam (n): soil, earth prominent (adj): sticking out from a surface; noticeable concentric (adj): describes something, like circles, that have a common center impeccably (adv): in a way that is perfect, with no problems or bad parts comforter (n): thick blanket