Vocab Activity 10: Water Works

Aqueous

Of or containing water, typically as a solvent or medium; like water, watery

Aquanaut

A person who swims underwater using an aqualung

Hydrate

A compound, typically a crystalline one, in which water molecules are chemically bound to another compound or an element; cause to absorb water.

Hydraulic

Denoting, relating to, or operated by a liquid moving in a confined space under pressure; relating to the science of hydraulics.

Inundate

Overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with; flood

Undulate

Move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion; (especially of a leaf) having a wavy surface or edge.

Ablution

The act of washing oneself (often used for humorously formal effect); a ceremonial act of washing part of the bosy or sacred containers.

Alluvial

Relating to or derived from alluvium

Effusive

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner; (of igneous rock) poured out when molted and later solidified

Infuse

Fill, pervacde; soak in liquid to extract the flavor or healing properties.

Confluence

The junction of two rivers, especially rivers of approximately equal width; an act or process of merging.

Influx

An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things; an inflow of water into a river, lake, or the sea.

Emergence

The process of coming into view or becoming exposed after being concealed; the process of coming into being, or of becoming important or prominent.

Immersion

The act of immersing someone or something in a liquid; deep mental involvement.

Tumescence

The state of being swollen, especially as a response to sexual arousal.

Tumultuous

Making a loud, confused noise, uproarious; excited, confused, or disorderly

Navigable

(of a waterway or sea) able to be sailed on by ships or boats; (of a website) easy to move around in.

Nautical

Of or concerning sailors or navigation; maritime

Marinate

Soak (meat, fish, or other food) in a marinade; undergo soaking in a marinade

Maritime

Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity; living or found in or near the sea; bordering on the sea.