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14 Cards in this Set
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refinery (n.) |
An industrial plant for purifying a crude substance,such as petroleum or sugar. |
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blackout (n.) |
Turning off all the lights,especially in a city visible to an enemy attack. |
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Navigate (v.) |
To plan and control the path of a ship or aircraft. |
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Schooner (n.) |
A ship with at least (two sails) two masts.Like a sailboat. |
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Drone (v.)
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The sound an aircraft makes when it flies overhead. Buzz, Roar, Hum, Whine. |
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Thrash (v.) |
To toss or plunge about in swimming . Wild movement of arms and legs. |
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Lurch (v.) |
A sudden forward/backward movement , to roll,to stop suddenly. |
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Fret (v.) |
To feel worried, anxious or nervous |
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crow (v.) |
To gloat, boast, brag, show off. |
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stun (v.) |
to shock, overwhelm, daze, or astonish. |
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catchment (n.) |
a jar or trough used for collecting water. |
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connive/conniving (v.) |
To scheme, plot, work against in a suspicious way. |
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treacherous (adj.) |
Dangerous, risky, something that can cause injury. |
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regain (v.) |
To get again, to recover. |
