Lesson 4 Flashcards

1
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Aloft

A

up in or into the air; overhead.

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2
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jeopardy

A

danger of loss, harm, or failure.

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3
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Attain

A

succeed in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for).

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4
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Buffet

A

a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves.

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5
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Elude

A

evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way.

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6
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Flammable

A

easily set on fire.

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7
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Hover

A

remain in one place in the air.

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8
Q

Inflate

A

fill (a balloon, tire, or other expandable structure) with air or gas so that it becomes distended.

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9
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Propell

A

drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

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10
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Moor

A

a tract of open uncultivated upland; a heath.

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11
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Plummet

A

fall or drop straight down at high speed.

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12
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Pollute

A

contaminate (water, air, or a place) with harmful or poisonous substances.

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13
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Stationary

A

Saying completely still

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14
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Superb

A

excellent.

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15
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Swivel

A

a coupling between two parts enabling one to revolve without turning the other

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