islandThis word often refers to an area of land entirely surrounded by water and is an important location in the book.
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A piece of land surrounded by water"They stranded on an uninhabited island."
engineerIt is used in the book to describe a character's profession which is crucial to the plot.
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A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures"He is an engineer by profession."
To design and build (a machine or structure)"He engineered the bridge."
mysteriousThis word describes something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
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Difficult or impossible to understand or explain"The island has a mysterious nature."
survivalThe word is used in the book to describe the living conditions of the characters and their ongoing struggle.
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The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, especially in spite of difficult conditions"Their survival on the island depended on their resourcefulness."
inventionRefers to something, typically a process or device, that has been invented.
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The action of inventing something, typically a process or device"The engineer's inventions were essential to their survival."