vocab the distance between us

instigator

a person who brings about or initiates something

whistled

to make a high, clear sound by forcing the breath through stretched lips or through the teeth.

huddled

to (cause to) gather or crowd together:

girdle 

an undergarment, worn esp. by women, for giving a slimmer appearance to the abdomen, hips, and buttocks.

measles

an acute infectious disease characterized by small red spots on the skin, fever, and coldlike symptoms.

shiver

to shake or tremble with cold, fear, etc

inward 

toward the inside, interior, or center, as of a place, space, or body

dreaded

to fear greatly

delouse 

to free of lice;
remove lice from

narrow-minded 

having a mind that is unwilling to accept or consider;
intolerant

clumsy

awkward in movement or action;
without skill or grace

aloof

Not friendly or forthcoming; distant.

ambitious 

characterized by ambition

honest

honorable in principles, intentions, and actions;
upright

adobe

Sun-dried bricks used for building

pungent

sharply affecting the sense of taste or smell;
biting; acrid

prone

having a natural tendency toward something;
disposed; liable; likely to suffer from

unwavering 

steady or resolute; not wavering

somber

serious; grave

defiance

a bold resistance to authority; open disregard or contempt

outskirts 

the outlying district or region, as of a city, metropolitan area, or the like

encroach

to advance beyond proper, established, or usual limits;
make gradual inroads

flaunt

show off

covet

to advance beyond proper, established, or usual limits;
make gradual inroads. e.g. coveted a position in the main office

delapidated

old, broken down, in very bad condition

destitude

extremely poor, without basic resources

ramshackle 

poorly built, ready to collapse

grimy

very dirty

parched

extremely dry often from heat

yearning 

strong, painful desire for something

anguish

severe emotional or physical pain

estranged

emotionally distant from someone; no longer close

turmoil 

a state of confusion or emotional chaos

upbringing

the way parents raise a child

kinship

family relationship or closeness

smuggler 

someone who illegally transports people or goods 

refuge

a safe place from danger

guidance

advice or direction from someone

meager 

small in amount, not enough 

futile

useless, pointless

fleeting

lasting only a short time

resourceful 

able to solve problems creatively