elusive
difficult to find
apocalyptic
complete destruction of the world.
traversable
to pass along
obscure
to conceal
encompass
to surround
expedient
convenient even though it may be immoral
buoyant
cheerful
resolve
to settle on a solution
proximity
nearness
muster
to assemble
short sighted
narrow-minded
shaman
a person with access to spirits
unearthed
uncover
predatory
exploitative
Conus gloriamaris
Glory of the Sea Cone - a species of sea snail