basalt
a type of volcanic rock
rollers
waves
hexagon
six-sided geometric shape
hemisphere
a half of the earth
parched
dry; thirsty
lumber
walk slowly and heavily
variegated
multicolored; patchy
waterspouts
a column of air and water vapor similar to a tornado
sacerdotal
priestlike
Iris
a plant with large, colorful flowers
sub-acid
slightly sour or acidic
guano
bat or bird droppings
equivocal
open to multiple interpretations
ambulating
moving; walking
polliwogs
tadpoles
propogate
reproduce
archipelago
chain of islands
crucifix
a model of a cross with Christ on it
parasol
umbrella used to block sunlight
fowl
birds, especially domesticated birds
