The Cay Vocabulary Review Quiz

The north side of the island was described as this; without vegetation and exposed to the wind

This is heavy material stored in a ship. It helps the boat improve its stability when sailing

What is a schooner? 

What does lurch mean? 

When the wind blows hard over the ocean, it creates these (lots of little waves) 

Timothy said he knew a blind person from the West Indies could could _____ mats and baskets. 

Phillip's pain in his head reached the point that he could no longer tolerate it. It was: 

Abruptly is an adverb meaning what? 

What is the meaning of hone? (Hint: it's a verb.) 

This word refers to aircraft and the act of flying. 

What is the meaning of drone as it was used in The Cay? 

The _____ balloon had no direction and just drifted wherever the wind blew it. 

This word is a verb meaning to feel or search about blinding with your hands. 

The diamond began to sparkle or ______ in the sunlight. 

What is the meaning of alabaster? 

This word is a verb meaning to lose confidence, to become sad and depressed.

This is a verb describing what a fire does that only smokes and doesn't burn with open flames 

Crow is a verb meaning to do what? 

This word is an adjective and means to say or do something in a deceitful, untruthful way. 

This is a long, narrow channel used to transfer or conduct water. 

This word is a verb meaning to remove the skin from something. 

The ______ of wind knocked over that tent! 

This word is a noun referring to what someone leaves behind after they die. 

This is a thin, transparent wrapping material made from plastic. 

This is a windy, rainy storm that usually forms over the sea. 

This word means the side of something that is away and protected from the wind.