unit 11 Flashcards

1
Q

heavy material used to make a ship steady or control the rising and a vessel like a balloon

A

ballast

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2
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able to float
cheerful and carefree
the ability to float

A

buoyant

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3
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to climb awkwardly

A

clamber

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4
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to separate from
not connected
lacking concern; not taking sides

A

detach

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5
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causing uneasiness; strange or mysterious

A

eerie

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6
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a length of 6 feet, used in measuring the depth of water
to figure out; to understand

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fathom

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7
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to arouse or excite
a feeling of resentment caused by being ignored, insulted,etc.

A

pique

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8
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to poke or prod
to examine closely
a instrument used to examine a wound

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probe

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9
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to be aware of
to bring into being; to make happen

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realize

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10
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to split or break
a breaking or tearing apart force
the breaking of a friendly relationship

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rupture

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11
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an object with all points of its surface equally distant from its center; a ball or globe

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sphere

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12
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to go underwater
to put underwater or cover with water

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submerge

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13
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seeming to go on for a long time; boring
boredom

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tedious

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14
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final
the greatest possible; maximum

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ultimate

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15
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completely unharmed

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unscathed

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