Survivalist Vocabulary

verb To drench or soak thoroughly; to extinguish a fire by throwing water or other liquid on it

• The firefighters had to douse the flames with water to prevent the spread of the fire.
• I accidentally doused myself with water while trying to water the plants.
• He doused his fries with ketchup before digging in.
• She doused her anger with a deep breath before responding calmly.

noun a ceremonial knife or dagger used in Hindu worship and ritual

• The prisoner used a shiv to threaten the guard.
• I heard he made a shiv out of a toothbrush in jail.
• Watch out for that guy, he's known to carry a shiv.
• Her words were like a verbal shiv, cutting deep into his confidence.

noun a person who believes a catastrophic disaster or emergency is likely to occur in the future and makes active preparations for it, typically by stockpiling food, water, and other supplies

• The prepper diligently stocked up on non-perishable food items and emergency supplies.
• My cousin is a prepper and has a basement full of survival gear.
• Some people think preppers are a bit extreme, but I admire their preparedness.
• Being a prepper in terms of career planning means always having a backup plan in case things don't work out.