Charlotte Doyle pt. 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Exasperation
A
A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.
2
Q
Bilge
A
Lowest part of a ship’s interior where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom.
3
Q
Copious
A
Abundant; plentiful.
4
Q
Tinder
A
Material for starting fire.
5
Q
Steerage
A
The part of a ship providing accommodations for passengers with the cheapest tickets.
6
Q
Quarrel
A
An angry argument or disagreement
7
Q
Cathead
A
Projection near the bow of ship to which anchor is secured; sometimes displaying a cat’s head.
8
Q
Melancholia
A
Mental disorder characterized by apathy and depression.
