metabolism

the way your body turns food into energy to help you grow, move, and stay alive

Rapture

panic attack that seizes people underground

sentry

a guard who watches out for danger or protects a place

fumes

strong smelling gas or smoke, often from chemicals or fuel

capacity

the most something can hold or do

horrendous

extremely bad, scary, or upsetting

squadron

a group of people or vehicles working together

daunting

something that feels scary or hard to do

delicacy

a special or rare food that people think is especially tasty

indigenous

native people

treacherous

very dangerous or tricky

callused

having thick, hard skin on your hands or feet

hospitable

being welcoming, kind, and friendly to guests and strangers

monk

a man who lives a quiet, spiritual life, often in a monastery

sump

a low space where water collects

notorious

famous for something bad

groggy

feeling sleepy, dizzy, or not fully awake

snatch

an unplanned rescue

sobering

something that makes you feel serious, thoughtful, or less silly

appalling

shockingly bad or horrible

nain

novice monk

hallucinations

seeing or hearing things that aren't actually there

ingenuity

cleverness or creativity in solving problems

infuse

to fill with

despair

a strong feeling of hopelessness or sadness

hypothermia

a dangerous condition where the body gets too cold to work properly

coma

a deep sleep-like state where a person is unconscious and doesn't wake up or respond

schlepping

carrying or dragging something heavy or awkward