Chapter Three — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter Three

knapsack (noun)

A bag with shoulder straps carried on the back, used for holding supplies during travel.

cargo (noun)

Goods or merchandise carried by a large vehicle such as a ship, truck, or airplane.

hold (noun)

The interior storage area in the lower part of a ship where cargo is kept.

unloading (verb (present participle))

Removing goods or cargo from a vehicle such as a ship, truck, or plane.

punctual (adjective)

Arriving or doing something at the expected or planned time; not late.

recounting (verb (present participle))

Counting again, typically to verify an earlier count.

queerest (adjective (superlative))

Most strange, odd, or unusual (archaic/dated usage meaning peculiar).

lumpy (adjective)

Having an uneven surface or texture; full of bumps or irregular shapes.

merchant (noun)

A person who buys and sells goods, especially in large quantities; a trader.

explore (verb)

To travel through an unfamiliar area to learn about it; to investigate or examine.

rumbling (noun/adjective)

A continuous deep, resonant sound, like distant thunder.

cuddled (verb (past tense))

Nestled or settled snugly into a comfortable position.

slippery (adjective)

Having a smooth, wet, or glossy surface that is difficult to hold or stand on.

tangerine (noun)

A small citrus fruit similar to an orange, with a thin, loose skin that is easy to peel.