vocabulary

6. The diver noticed a small _____ on his arm after emerging from the submerged wreck, likely caused by the sharp coral.
8. (adv) - having wide or considerable amount of space or surface; to a great degree
10. (adv) - with full awareness of what one is doing; in a way that is intended or planned
11. (adj) - not migratory; settled
14. (n) - one that precedes and indicates the approach of another; something that comes before
16. (adj) - of few and scattered elements; not thick or dense
18. The country the kids in the book are located in.
21. The ___________ lifestyle of the tribe was filled with poignant moments of farewell, as they moved from one place to another, leaving behind memories of each home.
23. (n) - plural form of cranium - skull; specifically, the part of the skull that encloses the brain
24. (n) - a graphic description or representation; picture
25. A word used to describe something deadly
26. (n) - a death blow or death shot administered to end the suffering of one mortally wounded

1. The anthropologist presented a ________ theory about the evolution of human crania, based on recent fossil discoveries.
2. (n) - unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others
3. The iron precursor of the stone _______ is a huge improvement
4. (adj) - existing or occurring between two or more groups
5. (v) - to prove wrong by argument or evidence; show to be false or erroneous
7. (adj) - covered with water
9. (adj) - having little substance or strength; flimsy, weak
12. (adj) - deadly
13. (adj) - painfully affecting the feelings; piercing; causing strong emotional reaction
14. The scientist's _______ to the discovery only made it harder to refute the groundbreaking evidence she had uncovered
15. The ________ was lethal at close distances.
17. After months of extensively __________ work at the desk, he realized he needed to make time for regular exercise to improve his health.
19. (n) - one who studies human beings and their ancestors through time and space and in relation to physical character, environmental and social relations, and culture
20. The artist's use of vibrant colors was a ________ of her style, which she deliberately emphasized in every piece to convey emotion.
22. (adj) - having no luck; unfortunate