reef
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
entice
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
hostile
characterized by enmity or ill will
incentive
a positive motivational influence
constructive
constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
venom
toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)
glower
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
limber
(used of artifacts) easily bent
magnitude
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
rebound
spring back; spring away from an impact
blatant
without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
glade
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
intensify
increase in extent or intensity
regal
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
stature
(of a standing person) the distance from head to foot
grimace
contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
irate
feeling or showing extreme anger
nook
a sheltered and secluded place
rankle
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
lagoon
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
pacify
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
therapeutic
tending to cure or restore to health
