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AAA (p. 18)

The American Automobile Association. Pronounced "Triple-A." Provides emergency roadside assistance, such as towing

Acoustics (p. 7)

The properties or qualities of a room or building that determine how sound is transmitted in it.

Arrowhead (p. 78)

The sharpened and hardened tip of an arrow, responsible for impacting and penetrating a target. Native American arrowheads are hand-chipped out of stone.

Austenian (p. 7)

Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of Jane Austen or her writings.

Backpacking (p. 28)

The outdoor recreation of carrying gear on one's back, while hiking for more than a day.

Basil (p. 25)

A strong-smelling and strong-tasting herb that is used in cooking

Benadryl (p. 33)

An over-the-counter medicine used to treat mild allergic reactions.

Brambles (p. 61)

Prickly vines or shrubs, usually from blackberry or rose plants.

Bushwacking (p. 61)

1. The activity of living or traveling in wild or uncultivated country.

2. (slang) Sex with a woman who has unshaved pubic hair.

Cabernet (p. 31)

A dry red wine.

Camping tarp (p. 18)

A large, waterproof tarp that is strung up to provide overhead protection.

Car-Jack (p. 18)

A mechanical lifting device. Used to lift a car's tire off the ground so that it can be changed.

Chai (p. 39)

A type of Indian tea, made especially by boiling the tea leaves with milk, sugar, and a spice called cardamom.

Chivalry (p. 19)

The religious, moral, and social code of medieval Christian knights. Used in a modern setting to refer to courteous behavior, typically from a man towards a woman.

Cub Scout (p. 68)

A member of the junior branch of the Boy Scouts, for boys aged about 8 to 10.

Cultural Appropriation (p. 24)

The inappropriate or unacknowledged adoption of another culture's customs, done by a dominant culture to a minority culture.

Curated (p.10)

Carefully chosen and thoughtfully organized or presented.

Dalliance (p. 5)

A casual romantic or sexual relationship.

De Nada (p. 66)

Spanish for "You're welcome."

Derby (p. 68)

A contest in which skilled drivers ram old cars into one another until only one car remains running.

Diminutive (p. 56)

Extremely or unusually small.

Distortion (p. 87)

The twisting or altering something out of its true, natural, or original state. Makes the subject appear misshapen.

Donut (p. 20)

A spare tire that is used only for emergency replacements.

Doped-Up (p.15)

Under the influence of drugs.

Discombobulated (p. 56)

Confused.

Eagle Scout (p. 18)

The highest rank of the Boy Scouts.

Ecology (p. 63)

The study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment.

Edgy (p. 9)

Cool by virtue of being tough, dark, or badass.

Electrons (p. 15)

The negatively charged particle of an atom.

English Breakfast (p. 39)

A strong blend of black tea, typically mixed with milk and sugar.

Epistolary (p. 86)

Relating to the writing of letters.

Espadrilles (p. 47)

A light canvas shoe with a plaited fiber sole.

Esquire (p. 18)

1. The title of a gentleman ranking immediately below a knight.

2. A title appended to a lawyer's surname.

Exponentially (p. 15)

Increasing more and more rapidly.

Garland (p. 78)

A wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as a decoration.

Grazie (p. 66)

Italian for "thank you."

Hatchet (p. 20)

A small, short-handled axe that is made to be used with one hand.

Iconic (p. 2)

And image or object that feels important or impressive because it seems to be a symbol of something.

Lasses (p. 20)

Scottish, Irish, and English slang for girls and young women.

Montage (p. 1)

A film editing technique in which a series of short shots are sequenced to condense space, time, and information

Morgue (p. 35)

A place where bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed.

Mortifying (p. 7)

Causing great embarrassment or shame.

Oasis (p. 25)

A calm, pleasant place in the middle of somewhere busy and unpleasant.

Orgasmic (p. 84)

Producing feelings of great pleasure or excitement, comparable to those of an orgasm.

Patriarchy (p. 19)

A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Peepers (p. 1)

A small chorus frog, widespread throughout the eastern United States and Canada. Their chirping call ("peep") marks the beginning of spring.

Potluck (p. 73)

A communal gathering where each guest or group contributes a different, often homemade, dish of food to be shared.

Ringer (p. 29)

The part of a cell phone that emits an audible tone or ring to alert the user to an incoming call.

Rural (p. 3)

Any population, housing, or territory not in an urban (city) area, most commonly being the countryside.

Succinct (p. 57)

Briefly and clearly expressed.

Supine (p. 1)

Lying face upward.

Tepid (p. 65)

Only slightly warm.

Touché (p. 12)

Used to admit that someone has made a good point against you in an argument or discussion

Zinger (p. 39)

Tea that is brewed from hibiscus leaves, usually paired with a tangy fruit such as raspberries, tangerines, or lemons.