Call It Courage Vocabulary

1. impending-  about to happen 
2. islet- a small island 
3. atoll- an island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a lagoon 
4. jibes- teasing, taunting, mocking 
5. pandanus- a palmlike plant whose fibers are used for weaving 
6. buoyant- able to float
7. dismal- depressing; causing gloom or misery; causing bad feelings 
8. idly- Not working or active; doing nothing; lazily; without purpose or direction
9. ominous- giving the impression that something bad is going to happen
10. ballast -heavy substance used to add stability or weight 
11. tumult -a state of commotion and noise and confusion 
12. quailing- fearful
13. tantalizing- adj. provoking or arousing expectation, interest, or desire 
14. cauterize- burn a wound with hot iron or caustic substance to stop bleeding and prevent infection 
15. extricated- to free or release from entanglement 
16. irresolute- unable to make up one's mind, hesitating 
17. deftly- quickly and skillfully 
18. veritable- authentic; genuine 
19. prodigious- immense; extraordinary in bulk, size, or degree 
20. rip-tide- a strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore

How to Disagree ;)