Clamber
to climb with difficulty, to scale, scramble (verb)
Lagoon
An area of shallow water separated from the sea by low sandy dunes (noun)
Vainly
Excessively proud or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc (adjective)
Quiver
Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion (verb)
Decorous
In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained (adjective)
Interpose
place or insert between one thing or another. (verb)
Strident
loud and harsh, grating or presenting a point of view in a forceful way (adjective)
Scupper
a hole in a ship's side to carry water overboard from the deck or an outlet in the side of a building for draining water (noun)
Clamor
loud shouting, especially from a group of people (noun)
Pallor
an unhealthy pale appearance (noun)
Indignation
anger or annoyance provoked by perceived slights against you (noun)
Grating
a fixed frame or the like covering an open to exclude a persons, animals, coarse material, or objects while admitting light, air, or fine material (noun)
Warp
become or cause to become twisted or bent out of shape (verb)
Conch
a tropical marine mollusk with a spiral shell (noun)
Scornfully
to do something without respect or to show displeasure (adverb)
Officious
to be annoyingly eager to do more than is necessary (adjective)
Indignant
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment (adjective)
Tumult
a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people (noun)
Irresistible
too tempting or attractive to be resisted (adjective)
Nimble
quick and light in movement or action (adjective)
Festoon
a chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons hung in a curb as a decoration (noun)
Tendril
a slender threadlike appendage of a climbing plant, often growing in a spiral form (noun)
Oppressive
unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, especially on a minority or other subordinate group (adjective)
Inscrutable
impossible to understand or interpret (adjective)
Barb
the point that stands backwards in an arrow or fishhook to prevent it from being easily extracted (noun)
Bewilder
to confuse or puzzle someone (verb)
Flaunt
to display or provoke envy to show defiance (verb)
Furtive
trying to avoid attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble (adjective)
Glimmer
a faint light that flickers (noun)
Opalescence
resembling an opal in the display or various colors (adjective)
Mirage
an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions (noun)
Croon
hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner (verb)
Preposterous
contrary to reason or common sense, utterly absurd or ridiculous (adjective)
Caper
skip or dance about in a lively or playful way (verb)
Incredulously
in a manner indicating disbelief (adjective)
Irrelevance
unrelated or not connected to something (noun)
Implication
a conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not clearly stated (noun)
Shrill
a high pitched piercing sound (adjective)
Malevolent
having or showing a wish to do evil to others (adjective)
Obscure
not known about (adjective)
Opaque
not able to be seen through (adjective)
Gnaw
to bite or nibble at something persistently (verb)
Speculation
the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence (verb)
Scowl
an angry or bad tempered expression (noun)
Jabber
talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense (verb)
Jeer
to make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice (verb)
Indigo
a deep shade of blue (noun)
Mimicry
the action or art of imitating someone or something, typically in order to entertain and ridicule (noun)
Inarticulate
unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly (adjective)
Gibbering
speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock (verb)
Squawk
make a loud, harsh noise (verb)
Bristle
to become rigid with anger or irritation (verb)
Relentless
persistent, contrant, harsh or inflexible (adjective)
Savage
describing a member of people regarded as primitive, uncivilized, fierce, uncontrolled, violent, and ferocious (adjective)
Covert
not openly acknowledged or displayed (adjective)
Infinite
limitless or endless in space or extent (adjective)
Snivel
cry or sniffle (verb)
Uncompromising
showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one's ways or opinions (adjective)
Infuriating
making one extremely angry and impatient (adjective)
Sagely
in a profoundly wise manner (adverb)
Blunder
(to make) a stupid or careless mistake (verb)
Heed
to give careful warning (verb)
Iridescent
displaying a play of lustrous colors (adjective)
Vex
to irritate or annoy (verb)
Crimson
maroon/deep purple-red (adjective)
Corruption
dishonest conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery (noun)
Tremulous
shaking or quivering slightly (adjective)
Trickle
to flow or fall by drops, or in a small, gentle stream (verb)
Steadfast
resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering (adjective)
Befoul
to make dirty, pollute (verb)
Shudder
tremble convulsively, typically as a result of fear or revulsion (verb)
Gesticulate
use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words (verb)
Stifle
make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate (verb)
Twitch
give or cause to give a short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement. (verb)
Smother
kill (someone) by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate (verb)
Phosphorescence
light emitted by a substance without combustion or perceptible heat. (noun)
Squat
To crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks or the back of one's thighs. (verb)
Myopic
Lack of imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight. (noun)
Devastate
destroy or ruin [something] (verb)
Multitudinous
Forming a multitude or great number, existing in great numbers. (adjective)
Snigger
To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh. (verb)
Incantation
A series of words said as a magic spell or charm. (noun)
Wriggle
squirm, zigzag (verb)
Heave
fling, hoist, throw (verb)
Thicket
dense growth of shrubs or bushes (noun)