The Cay Vocabulary Review

What does 'burrowed' mean?

• To move underneath or beside something in order to hide/get comfortable

• Presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers

• A long narrow excavation in the ground

What is a 'welt'?

• A red swollen mark left on flesh by a blow or pressure.

• A container to hold water

• Torn or ragged.

What does 'tattered' mean?

• Torn or ragged

• A Caribbean song

• Severe mental or physical pain or suffering

What does 'deftly' mean?

• In a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement.

• To apply an oily/greasy substance to diminish friction.

• Highly unusual or unconventional; bold or startling.

What does 'lubricating' involve?

• To apply an oily/greasy substance to diminish friction.

• Highly unusual or unconventional; bold or startling.

• A red swollen mark left on flesh by a blow or pressure.

What is 'Man vs. Society'?

• When a character’s beliefs, deeds, and desires contradict the norm around them

• When a character is against an animal or force of nature

• When characters are against each other

What is 'fascination'?

• The state of being intrigued

• Scattered, wasted remains

• To move underneath or beside something in order to hide/get comfortable

What does 'remote' mean?

• Situated far from the centers of population, distant.

• To apply an oily/greasy substance to diminish friction.

• Without purpose or direction.

What is 'langosta'?

• A lobster

• Bad luck or evil spirit

• Broken branches, stumps

What is 'Man vs. Self'?

• When a character is experiencing an inner struggle with self-doubt, a moral dilemma, or their own nature

• When characters are against each other

• A lobster