Unit 11 Flashcards

1
Q

Heavy material used to make a ship steady or control the rising of the 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
Q

Cause uneasiness; strange or mysterious

A

eerie

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6
Q

A length of 6 feet, used in measuring the depth of water
To figure out.

A

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 long, slender instrument
A thorough investigation

A

probe

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9
Q

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

A

Realize

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10
Q

To split or break
A breaking or tearing apart by force
The breaking of a friendly relationship

A

rupture

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11
Q

An object with all points on its surface equally distant from its center; a ball or globe

A

sphere

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12
Q

To go underwater or cover with water

A

Submerge

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13
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Seeming to go on for a long time; boring

A

Tedious

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14
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The greatest possible; maximum

A

ultimate

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15
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Completely unharmed

A

unscathed

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