The Martian Flashcards by Jazz Unknown | Brainscape

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predominantly

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mostly, mainly

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coarse

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consisting of large particles

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upright

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in a vertical position

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margin

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set borders or limit of smth

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scrub

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cancellation or postponement (delaying) of an event

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mast

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vertical antenna

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staple

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U-Shaped metal fastener (device that attach things together)

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retardant

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susbtance that slows down chemical reaction

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dorm

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building where students live in a college

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expel

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discharge something from the body

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banish

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get rid of an unwanted thing

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reimburse

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pay back money spent or lost

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rub

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cause slight irritation or discomfort to someone

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marginal

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barely sufficent

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scoure

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succeed in securing something desired

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incremental

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gradually

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proactive

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acting in anticipation of future problem needs

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moot

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having little or no practical relevance

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re-sow

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spread, scatter

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snappy

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stylish, cool

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repartee

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quick and meaningless conversation

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impale

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pierce with a sharp object

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rooting

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providing support for an encouragement

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grudgingly

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reluctant or resentful manner

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short straw

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undesirable, unlucky outcome

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precession

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slow movement of the axis on a spinning body

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lateral

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coming from side

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unanimous

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fully agreement between people

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flea

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something smalla nd insignificant

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tarp

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a waterproof sheet

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lunacy

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state of being insane

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sysop

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people who manages the computer operating network

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leeway

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sideways drift of a spacecraft

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mooring

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place where a vessel is secured

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eyeball

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estimate something visually

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strap in

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prepare for something challenging