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Trapped in a Cave

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Comrade A comrade is a close friend you spend a lot of time with because, for example, you work together, belong to the same organization, or serve in the military together. Comrade is used to describe someone you've gone through a dangerous situation with.
Confound As it is used in the article, cofound means "To throw a person into confusion." Visiting a new place might cofound you until you learn your way around.
Current As it is used in the article, current means, "a body of air on water moving continuously in a certain direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement ." River currents can knock you off your feet.
Junction A junction is the point where two or more things meet. Traffic lights are located at the junction of two roads.
Meditate To meditate is to calm and focus the mind for a period of time. Some people meditate by sitting silently, closing their eyes, and focusing on their breath. People often meditate to reduce stress or of spiritual reasons.
Recede To recede is to move back or away, or to become smaller or weaker. If the water recedes from shore, the water moves away, leaving more land exposed. If a car is receding into the distance, it is moving away from you, becoming harder to see.
Stalactite A stalactite is an icicle-shaped chunk of rock that hangs down from the ceiling of a cave. It is formed by water and minerals slowly dripping through the cave ceiling.
Torrential A torrent is a large amount of liquid flowing rapidly and violently. A torrent of lava might flow down the side of a volcano. Torrents of rain can make it hard to see through a windshield. If something Torrents of rain might cause flooding.
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