Living on the edge

Slab a thick flat piece of a hard material

soothe calm, relax

flicker shine unsteadily

entwined twisted together

baked hot and dry

adorn decorate

intricate detailed, complex

stifling very hot and difficult to breathe

remains parts of old building

transient staying only for a short time

retiree retired person

squat occupy land or property illegally

beat-up old and in bad condition

makeshift temporary, improvised

sewage waste matter and dirty water from homes

swig drink something in large mouthfuls

tattered old and torn

shed small simple building

deceased dead

ingenious very clever

resilience ability to keep going back despite setbacks

fill someone in (on) provide someone with facts/information

prim behaving in a formal and correct way; easily shocked by anything rude

hassle cause someone problems

host recieve and look after guests

jaded bored and tired, no longer enthusiastic

anticipation expectation

drifter person who doesn't stay in one place for long

muse reflect, consider

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