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15 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 2 masts (2 sails). like a boat. |
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drone (v.) |
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/backwords movement or to roll or pitch 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 box or jar used for catching 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 |
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