lure
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
decoy
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
gorge
a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
ingenious
showing inventiveness and skill
glance
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
ricochet
spring back; spring away from an impact
zephyr
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
placid
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
cyclone
(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern
relent
give in, as to influence or pressure
shrewd
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
crane
large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world
quaff
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
mottled
having spots or patches of color
trough
a long narrow shallow receptacle
tempestuous
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
crest
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
torrential
relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent
