Chapter 10 Crossing Water Jan. 19- 30

adverse

experiencing unfavorable or harmful conditions or effects.

beneficial

resulting in positive or advantageous outcomes; promoting well-being or improvement.

clemency

mercy or leniency, often in reducing punishment or consequences.

facilitate

to make a process easier or help bring about an action or event.

lessen

to make something smaller in size, amount, or intensity; to reduce.

myth

a widely held but false belief or idea, often rooted in traditional stories.

parallel

side by side pointing in the same direction but never touching

perpendicular

Two lines or planes that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees). like a T

tranquil

peaceful, calm, and free from disturbance or agitation.

unabated

continuing without reduction in intensity or strength.