a ceremonial act; a customary procedure

to make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear, or pain.

the state of being unsure or doubtful

past-tense action; to get up, to go up, rise

(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained.

extremely tiring and demanding, exhausting

an abnormally low amount of water in the body.

the landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical features

slowed or stopped abnormally in growth or development

not fully developed; not ready

periods of about thirty years, or the time from the birth of one generation to the birth of the next generation

a temporary substitute for something else (usually not as desirable)

serious; grave

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

unable to understand; perplexed; confused

the portion of a ship's bow above water

dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

a great or plentiful amount.

having an urgent need or desire

unyielding, harsh, without pity; unstoppable

shelter for persons displaced by war or political oppression or for religious beliefs

suffered through; experienced but survived

extremely dry

to move slowly or fall behind

moving back or away from

a scar made on purpose to show identity, a tradition in coming-of-age ceremonies in some places

to place side by side, especially for contrast and comparison.

enduring; persisting in an action

a sudden rush of animals or people, usually caused by fear

the complete loss or absence of hope

serious and immediate danger

to draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented

detached or separated, alone

without parent or parents

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

quickly and without warning; suddenly

hold onto something to stay steady; to prepare for something difficult

extremely cold

tell all the ways they are the same

to find differences

extremely confusing

the act of taking down or destroying something that was built

far away location

unsafe; containing infection or infectious organisms or germs