They Might Be Dangerous Vocabulary

scuttled

• to sink a ship deliberately

• to run quickly

• to climb a tree

• to build a structure

outcrop

• a sudden loud noise

• a geological formation that protrudes from the Earth's surface

• a type of bird

• an underground cavern

annihilate

• to create something new

• to organize or assemble

• to defeat or utterly destroy something or someone

• to contemplate deeply

reckless

• showing great caution and care

• being extremely organized and methodical

• demonstrates strong leadership qualities

• acting without thinking about consequences

revulsion

• a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion

• a feeling of intense pleasure

• a sudden and severe headache

• a state of deep relaxation

keening

• whispering softly in a secretive manner

• singing loudly and joyfully

• dancing with great enthusiasm

• expressing deep sorrow or grief through wailing and lamentation

sustaining

• initiating a project or task

• maintaining or supporting something over a period of time

• ending abruptly

• a type of food preservation technique

 The crying had stopped, and whatever ________ gases they’d  brought with them had long leaked away.

• reckless

• revulsion

• scuttled

• sustaining

She could sense his terror, his _______.

• keening

• revulsion

• annihilate

• outcrop

But before Alia could follow, the larger pod creaked again. Then it thumped. A quiet ________ came from inside.  

• reckless

• scuttled

• keening

• sustaining