heinous

shockingly evil

phlegm

thick mucus; snot

beeline

to go quickly in a straight path

punctual

always on time

flora

plant life

fauna

animal life

inexplicable

unable to be understood or explained

appendage

a body part, usually an arm or leg

itinerary

the plan for a trip

custody

the protective care of someone

gangway

a narrow walkway to access a vehicle

eloquent

speaking or writing in a clear, vivid way

writhing

making twisting, squirming movements

sundry

including many different kinds of things

consolation

the comfort you receive after a loss or disappointment

famished

feeling of extreme hunger

harrowing

very disturbing, scary, or stressful

bespectacled

a person wearing glasses

tempest

a violent storm

naturalist

a person who loves to explore and study the natural world