USS INDY

components

Individual parts that make up a larger thing.

Riveting

completely engrossing, fascinating.

reprieve

A break or delay from something difficult or bad.

gory

Showing blood and violence in a shocking way.

scapegoat

t a person or group unfairly blamed for the mistakes and failures of others.

court marshaled

Being put on trial in a military court for breaking military rules.

life preservers/vests

Devices you wear to help you float in water and prevent drowning.

abandon ship

When everyone has to leave a sinking ship quickly.

bob in the water

Something floating up and down on the water.

decimation

When a large number of things or people are destroyed or harmed.

bogus

Something fake or not real, usually used to trick people.

. corpses

Dead bodies, usually after a tragic event.

succumb

To give in to something, like pressure or temptatio

SOS signals

A signal for help, like a code for emergency.

delirious

Being confused or not able to think clearly, often due to fever or illness.

crate

A strong box made of wood or metal used for carrying or storing things.

to lull

To calm or make someone feel relaxed.

at a clip

of At a speed o

throw caution to the wind

To stop being careful and do something that is dangerous

knots

Short for “nautical mile,” which is how they measure a ships speed. One knot (nautical mile)

equals 1.85km.