Unit 4. 51 - 100 Flashcards
weak, without protection and easily hurt
vulnerable
a piece of rock on the side of the cliff or mountain that looks like a shelf
ledge
to deal with or face
contend with
metal that has been made into thin sheets
sheet metal
solid, hard
unyielding
carefully, thoroughly
meticulously
to move carefully and slowly
pick one’s way
an unfortunate event, an accident
mishap
completely wet
drenched
an essential part of sth
part and parcel
to float or be carried by the movement of water or wind
srift
to stop and secure a ship with a role or chain so that it can’t move away
moore
to leave, get off a ship or aeroplane at the end of the journey
disembark
a group of ships
fleet
a small bridge linking the ship and the shore across which people can get on and off
gangway
(of a ship) to touch the ground in a shallow part of a body of water
run aground
the largest part of a country or continent
mainland
an official document stating that sb can do sth
permit
(of tickets) unreserved, cheaper and subject to availability
stand-by
small in quantity or poor in quality
meagre