On the Water
Weather & Nature
Actions & States
People & Society
Word Features
200

The person in command of a ship.

captain

200

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the earth's surface, reducing visibility.

fog

200

To make or become full; to put as much as possible into a container or space.

fill

200

A large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.

nation

200

Spoken or sounded in a particular way.

pronounced

400

A floor of a ship, especially the upper, open level.

deck

400

Pellets of frozen rain which fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds.

hail

400

To continue to exist, especially after others have gone or been dealt with.

remain

400

To admire and respect someone.

look up to

400

A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or other large bodies of water.

strait

600

A piece of land surrounded by water.

island

600

A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, or snow.

storm

600

Harmed or injured so as to be less useful, sound, or valuable.

damaged

600

A sustained fight between large organized armed forces.

battle

600

A substance used to flavor food, often obtained from dried seeds, fruits, or bark.

spice

800

The part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land.

coast

800

A steep fall of water from a height, often over a rocky ledge.

waterfall

800

Of small width in relation to length; limited in extent.

narrow

800

A rank in military or naval forces.

captain

800

A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination.

route

1000

To travel on water in a ship or boat.

sail

1000

A mountain or hill with a crater through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas erupt from the earth's crust.

volcano

1000

Able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances.

flexible

1000

A task or situation that tests someone's abilities and is difficult to deal with.

challenge

1000

An act of travelling from one place to another, especially over a long distance.

journey

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