| A | B |
|---|
| hurricane | a storm with heavy rains and whirling winds of 75 mph or more |
| distill | to remove impurities; to make clean |
| flimsy | ready to fall apart or tear; easily damaged or broken |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture; needing water |
| gasping | to suddenly catch your breath at an audible level |
| glare | a bright, blinding light |
| plunge | to thrust, cast, or jump into the water |
| douse | to throw water or other liquid on |
| haze | fine dust, smoke, or light vapor suspended in the air, making it hard to see |
| scorpion | a small animal related to the spider, with a curved tail and a poisonous sting |
