The Veins of the Ocean Part 3 Flashcards
solace
comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.
tranquillity
almness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity.
budge
to move slightly; begin to move:
nudge
to push slightly or gently, especially with the elbow, to get someone’s attention, prod someone into action, etc.
liberating
to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage.
hemorrhage
a profuse discharge of blood, as from a ruptured blood vessel; bleeding.
vessel
a hollow or concave utensil, as a cup, bowl, pitcher, or vase, used for holding liquids or other contents.
adhere
to stay attached; stick fast; cleave; cling (usually followed by to):
contraband
anything prohibited by law from being imported or exported.
conscience
the inner sense of what is right or wrong in one’s conduct or motives, impelling one toward right action:
despondent
feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, or gloom:
shore
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, etc.
barnacles
any marine crustacean of the subclass Cirripedia, usually having a calcareous shell, being either stalked (goose barnacle) and attaching itself to ship bottoms and floating timber, or stalkless (rock barnacle or acorn barnacle) and attaching itself to rocks, especially in the intertidal zone.
apprehensive
uneasy or fearful about something that might happen:
canopies
a covering, usually of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, exalted personage, or sacred object.
dorsal
of, relating to, or situated at the back, or dorsum.
diligently
constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything:
topple
to fall forward, as from having too heavy a top; pitch; tumble down.
restitution
reparation made by giving an equivalent or compensation for loss, damage, or injury caused; indemnification.
duffel
a camper’s clothing and equipment.
shroud
a cloth or sheet in which a corpse is wrapped for burial.
convolution
a rolled up or coiled condition.
protruded
to project.
callous
made hard; hardened.
fringes
a decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip.
intercept
to take, seize, or halt (someone or something on the way from one place to another); cut off from an intended destination:
deter
to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding:
crevice
a crack forming an opening; cleft; rift; fissure.
reclusive
a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society, often for religious meditation.
lesion
an injury; hurt; wound.
solemn
grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood:
alleviate
to make easier to endure; lessen; mitigate:
serene
calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled:
unruffled
calm; not emotionally upset or agitated; steady; unflustered:
profuse
spending or giving freely and in large amount, often to excess; extravagant (often followed by in):
cleave
to adhere closely; stick; cling (usually followed by to).
dejection
depression or lowness of spirits.
indemnify
to compensate for damage or loss sustained, expense incurred, etc.
incur
to come into or acquire (some consequence, usually undesirable or injurious):
mirth
gaiety or jollity, especially when accompanied by laughter:
gaiety
the state of being joyous, vivacious, or cheerful.
joyous
joyful; happy; jubilant:
jubilant
showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant:
rejoice
to be glad; take delight (often followed by in):
exult
to show or feel a lively or triumphant joy; rejoice exceedingly; be highly elated or jubilant:
elated
very happy or proud; jubilant; in high spirits:
vivacious
lively; animated; spirited:
