All Thirteen Vocab Chapters 11-20

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Diving in sumps is grueling work. What does GRUELING mean?

Back

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion

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What does SILT mean?

Back

mud, clay, or small rocks deposited by a river or lake.

Front

What does EDDYING mean?

Back

flow in a circular current, of liquids

Front

Oxygen levels in the cave were lower, causing grogginess. What does CLAMOR mean?

Back

loud and persistent outcry from many people

Front

Water in Chamber 3 has abandoned equipment and a gasoline sheen. What does SHEEN mean?

Back

The visual property of something that shines.

Front

SOBERING means:

Back

tending to make someone serious and thoughtful

Front

What does CLAMBER mean?

Back

climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

Front

What does SOLEMN mean?

Back

characterized by a firm belief in your opinions

Front

BLEAK means:

Back

offering little or no hope

Front

Thai ingenuity: What does INGENUITY mean?

Back

showing inventiveness and skill