Lesson 15 Flashcards
Sense
Noun
To become conscious of
Since
Adjective
From a definite time in the past until now
Intense
Adjective
To an extreme degree
Diligence
Noun
Perseverance in performing one’s obligations
Convince
Verb
To persuade
Pretense
Noun
A claim made that is not supported by fact
Condense
Verb
To make more compact
Assistance
Noun
Help
Resistance
Noun
An opposing or slowing force
Excellence
Noun superiority
Experience
Noun
Direct observation and participation
Independence
Noun
Freedom
Aerial
Adjective
Occurring in the air above the surface
Towrope
Noun
A line used in towing a water skier behind a boat; a line used for towing
Balancing
Noun
Maintaining physical equilibrium
Competition
Noun
A contest between opponents
Accelerates
Verb
Increases in speed
Hydro planing
Noun
Skimming across water
Perpendicular
Adjectives
Standing at right angles to a given plane or surface
Inflection
Noun
The state of having a change in the pitch of ones voice
Reflected
Verb
Past tense of reflect
Light bent back into one’s eyes
Functional
Adjective
The state of performing
Malfunction
Verb
To perform badly; to break down
Effiency
The quality of being efficient