Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Flashcards
dead reckoning
the process of calculating one’s position, especially at sea, by estimating the direction and distance travelled rather than by using landmarks or astronomical observations.
tonal
related to tone
bearing
Posture or Manner: It refers to the way someone carries themselves or their overall demeanor. For example, someone with a “confident bearing” has a strong, self-assured presence.
Relevance or Influence: It can describe the relationship or impact something has on a situation or decision. For example, “His testimony has no bearing on the outcome of the case,” meaning it has no influence or relevance.
Direction: In navigation or geography, a “bearing” refers to a direction or position relative to a point, often expressed in degrees. For instance, a ship’s bearing might indicate the angle between its current position and a landmark.
Endurance: It can also refer to the capacity to endure or tolerate something, as in “bearing pain” or “bearing a burden.”
provoke
deliberately stimulate or incite a reaction or response
cavitate
formation of cavities or bubbles in a liquid
ballast
substance used to provide stability
oath
solemn promise or declaration
secretary
secretary
tapeworm
a type of parasitic flatworm that lives in the intestines of humans or animals
botnet
a network of computers that have been infected with malware and are controlled remotely by an attacker,
sentient
capacity to perceive, feel, or experience things consciously
undermine
weaken, damage, or gradually erode the strength or effectiveness of something, often in a subtle or indirect way
beguile
charm, enchant, or captivate someone, often in a deceptive or misleading way
bribe
offer money or gift for someones actions
counterfeit
prop
adjutant
millitary officer
grievance
feeling of being trated unfairly
incarnation
the concept of a being, often divine, taking on a physical form or embodiment
infest
to invade in large numbers, often causing a damage or a disease
treason
betray one’s country
layover
short stop, break in a journey
overwatch
watch over, protect
soldering
melding
jerk
foolish person
cathode
negative electrode in an electrical device
extortion
obtain something through force and threats
purse
wallet type of thing
sabbatical
period of paid leave granted in unis
pendant
necklace thing
bracelet
necklace on the wrist
mistress (extramanrtial)
woman in position, authority
unwitting
not aware of full facts
accomplice
person who helps to commit a crime
hone
sharpen or refine something over time, typically a skill or ability
tailing
following someone closely, often in a secretive or stealthy way
haywire
erratic unpredictable behaviour
infernal
hellish region, extremely annoying
suitor
party involved in a lawsuit
parse
examine data to extract info
immune
not affected, influenced by smth
informant
person who secretly provides info to a group or some sort
prankster
person who plays PRACTICAL jokes
merry pack
s a group or collection of people who are cheerful, lively, or in high spirits
behalf of
in the name of
grudgingly
in a reluctant, resentful manner
