The Cay: Ch. 3, 4, 5 Vocabulary

a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.

a spiral shell of a gastropod, often used as a horn

a musical style of West Indian origin, influenced by jazz, usually having topical, often improvised, lyrics

the color black

a ridge or wale on the surface of the body, as from blow of stick or whip

boldly resistantly or challenging

purposeless

a child whose parents are dead

to cast or thrust forcibly or suddenly into something

lasting, existing, serving, or effective for a time only

to make dull, continued, low monotonous sound