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33 Cards in this Set
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Armoured (adj) |
converted with a protective layer. |
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Astute (adj) |
sharp and intelligent |
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Biplane (n) |
old type of aircraft having two pairs of wings ,one above the other. |
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Classical (adj) |
here , something which is accepted as good or great for a long time. |
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Combat (n) |
here,fight between enemy forces. |
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Commending (v) |
officially praising |
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Confeerred (v) |
presented as a gift or honour |
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Contemporary (adj) |
of present time. |
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Exceptional (adj) |
beyond ordinary. |
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Feat (n) |
an act that requires courages; an achievement |
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Flying currency (n) |
up-to-date skills and experience of flying an aircraft |
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Former (adj) |
here,previous. |
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Profound (adj): |
deep |
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Potent (adj) |
powerful and effective |
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Spectrum,(n) |
range |
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Thrust |
push quickly and forcefully |
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potent |
powerful and effective |
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monumental |
of great importance, enormous. |
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epitome |
a perfect example |
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assiduously |
working hard and showing careful attention to details |
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commending |
officially praising |
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biplane |
old type of aircraft having two pairs of wings one above the other |
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a brief stint |
a short period of work |
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a fly-past |
a ceremonial flight of an aircraft passing over a place |
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AOC-in-C |
Air Officer Commanding in-Chief |
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took over reins |
took over control |
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gearing up |
getting ready |
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flying currency |
up- to - date skills and experience of flying aircraft |
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contemporary |
of present times |
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constraints |
restrictions |
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astute |
sharp and intelligent |
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CAS |
Chief of the Air Staff |
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forward bases |
a secured, forward operating military position |
