CHAPTER 48 VOCABULARY befuddled confused – imperative necessary – marauder a raider – How did Richard Parker get his name? What is significant about the story of Richard name? Parker’s CHAPTER 49 VOCABULARY asphyxiation suffocation – compelling forcing – consent agreement – conundrum a difficult or complex situation – deliberation a discussion or consideration taken on by a group – insouciant not showing respect or fear; cocky – putrid rotten – reprieve a period of delay from punishment – sustenance food – When Pi realizes that Richard Parker is aboard, he completely loses his hope of survival. Even so, finding that Richard Parker is there makes him more relaxed and happy. Why is that?
CHAPTER 48 VOCABULARY befuddled – confused imperative – necessary marauder – a raider How did Richard Parker get his name? What is significant about the story of Richard Parker’s name? CHAPTER 49 VOCABULARY asphyxiation – suffocation compelling – forcing consent – agreement conundrum – a difficult or complex situation deliberation – a discussion or consideration taken on by a group insouciant – not showing respect or fear; cocky putrid – rotten reprieve – a period of delay from punishment sustenance – food When Pi realizes that Richard Parker is aboard, he completely loses his hope of survival. Even so, finding that Richard Parker is there makes him more relaxed and happy. Why is that?