Flush by Carl Hiaasen chapter 1-3 All photos courtesy of Google Images *You will be assessed on the words with an asterisk.

*Understatement--the act or an instance of stating something in restrained terms, or as less than it is

*Tendency--an inclination or predisposition to something

*Inflatable--an inflatable object, device, or structure, especially a small rubber boat that is inflated with air

*Skiff--any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person

*Interfering--taking part in the affairs of others; meddling

Impressive--capable of impressing, esp. by size, magnificence, etc *Impressive--capable of impressing, esp. by size, magnificence, etc.; awe-inspiring; commanding

*Insist--demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal

*murky—dark and unclear

*Martyr--a person who is killed because of their religion or other beliefs

*stable--sane and sensible; not easily upset or disturbed