1. Flush by Carl Hiaasen chapter 1-3
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*You will be assessed on the words with an asterisk.

2. *JOWLY—HAVING LARGE JOWLS

3. Hacksaw--a saw for cutting metal, consisting typically of a narrow, fine-toothed blade fixed in a frame

4. Turnpike--a high-speed highway, especially one maintained by tolls

5. 1989 Chevrolet caprice

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

8. Low tide and high tide

9. Gambling boat

10. Marina—docking facility for boats

11. *Tendency--an inclination or predisposition to something

12. *Bilge--either of the rounded areas that form the transition between the bottom and the sides on the exterior of a hull

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

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

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

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

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

18. *Insist--demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal

19. *murky—dark and unclear

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

21. *Stockade—a prison for military personnel

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